Babies delivered via C-section are more likely to develop NRDS because the reduced stress compared to vaginal delivery limits the increase in surfactant synthesis stimulated by stress-induced steroids.
Babies delivered via C-section are more prone to NRDS because the lesser stress compared to vaginal delivery reduces stress-induced surfactant synthesis promotion by steroids.
| Front | Why are babies delivered via C-section likely to develop NRDS? |
|---|---|
| Back | Stress-induced steroids increase the synthesis of surfactant, and Caesarian section deliveries are not as stressful for the baby as vaginal deliveries. |
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