Infants exposed to general anesthesia during Caesarean-section births are known to be at higher risk of developing autism symptoms. But the reason has been a mystery. Now, Israeli researchers claim to ...

(CNN) -- Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe postpartum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, ...

The use of general anesthesia during cesarean deliveries is associated with an increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD) that necessitates hospitalization as well as a risk for suicidality, ...

The type of anesthesia a woman receives during a cesarean delivery can play a big role in reducing her risk for postpartum depression, new research suggests. Regional anesthesia may be better for a ...

Women who receive general anesthesia during a cesarean section delivery are at higher risk of severe postpartum depression that requires hospitalization, as well as self-inflicted harm and suicidal ...

The review found little significant difference with respect to major clinical outcomes -- although some women had lower blood counts and shivering after C-section with general anesthesia and some ...

General anesthesia is associated with an increased risk of infant intubation and low Apgar scores, relative to regional anesthesia. An analysis of 50,806 cesarean deliveries strongly supports ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Exposure to anesthesia during cesarean section delivery (C-section) doesn't increase a child's risk of learning disabilities down the road, according to a new report in the ...

May 4, 2009 — The infants most affected by general anesthesia for cesarean delivery are those who are already compromised in utero, according to the results of a study reported in the April 29 Online ...

(CNN) -- Women who have general anesthesia during C-sections are significantly more likely to experience severe post-partum depression resulting in hospitalization, suicidal thoughts or self-harm, ...