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Emergency caesarian during labour could damage the cervix and put women at an increased risk of preterm birth the next time, according to UK experts. The experts write that there is a body of evidence which has shown an association between in-labour cesarean section delivery and an increased risk of subsequent mid-trimester miscarriage, and preterm birth. They say this clinically challenging problem may be caused by cervical damage at the time of in-labour cesarean section. They say caesarean sections are the most common surgery in the world, affecting nearly one-quarter of women, and cervical caesarean damage and its potential implications for future pregnancies need to be recognised and considered.
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