New meta-study links caesarean births and autism - can it be trusted?

Nicole Xu gets her first look at her newly born son after having a c-section, Boston, US

Nicole Xu gets her first look at her newly born son after having a c-section, Boston, US Source: Getty Images

An international review of a number of studies has found an association between autism and ADHD in children born via caesarean.


But experts say while the numbers appear high, the review doesn't find there's a causal link and more research is needed.


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