Higher body mass index after intrapartum antibiotic exposure in children persists over 10‐years
Study context
- Population
- Children followed to age 10 years
- Exposure
- Intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis exposure vs no exposure
- Outcome
- Childhood BMI
- Follow-up
- 10 years
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
BMI · age 10 years
Δ body mass index (BMI), vaginal delivery
0.14 kg/m²
Intrapartum antibiotic exposure
Δ BMI, caesarean
0.40 kg/m²
Intrapartum antibiotic exposure
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Higher body mass index after intrapartum antibiotic exposure in children persists over 10‐years. Pediatr Obes. Published 7 April 2023. doi:10.
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