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C-section may increase risk of childhood obesity

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Babies delivered via C-section may be at an increased risk for childhood obesity.

Researchers analyzed more than 1,400 full-term deliveries, nearly 60-percent gave birth by C-section, the rest were obese moms who delivered vaginally.

Kids who were born by C-section were found to have an increased risk of being overweight or obese.

Experts say the findings make sense as some research shows the bacterial make-up inside a mom could impact the child's weight.