"This study shows that babies born by C-section are more likely to be overweight or obese later in life. We now need to determine whether this is the result of the C-section, or if other reasons explain the association," said senior author Neena Modi.
Researchers said one primary difference in the babies born through caesarean and vaginal delivery is in the type of healthy bacteria found in their gut and this can have some effect on the health.
There are also other long-term problems associated with C-section delivery such as asthma and type-1 diabetes during childhood. In case of C-sections, there can be other complications with later pregnancies, including abnormalities in the placenta.
Source: Medindia