Babies delivered by cesarean section are exposed to the same medications and potential risks that a vaginal delivery baby is exposed to.

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Babies delivered by cesarean section may be exposed to different medications, such as those used for anesthesia during the surgery, and they may not receive the beneficial exposure to maternal vaginal and intestinal flora that babies delivered vaginally do. Additionally, the risks associated with surgical delivery, such as respiratory issues for the baby, differ from those of a vaginal delivery.

Babies Delivered by Cesarean Section Are Exposed to the Same