C-Section Babies at Risk for Obesity

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By Molly Grady

Harvard researchers say c-section babies may be twice as likely to become obese by the age of three.

Experts believe c-section babies do not receive certain nutrients from the mother which may raise the risk of obesity.

Cesarean deliveries make up about one-third of US births.

Studies show those children may also have a higher risk of asthma and allergies. 

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