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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Cesarean Delivery. | Oct 17, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Library of Medicine - Cesarean Section - A Brief History. | Apr 23, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: NHS Inform - Caesarean section (C-section). | Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: MSD Manual - Professional Version - Cesarean Delivery. | Mar 28, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: NHS - Caesarean section. | Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| Add new Web site: Nemours KidsHealth - Parents - Cesarean Sections (C-Sections). | Jul 27, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: Johns Hopkins Medicine - Cesarean Section. | May 13, 2024 | ||
| Add new Web site: WebMD - C-Section (Cesarean Section). | Aug 28, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: University of Rochester Medical Center - Health Encyclopedia - Cesarean Section. | Jul 07, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Mayo Clinic - C-section. | May 12, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Verywell Health - What Is a C-Section (Cesarean Section)? | Mar 17, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Cleveland Clinic - C-section. | Feb 03, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Better Health Channel - Caesarean section. | Dec 23, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: Healthline - C-Section (Cesarean Section). | Nov 15, 2022 | ||
| Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Cesarean Delivery. | Sep 10, 2022 | ||
| Added information on alterations in the gut microbiome of infants born by cesarean section. | Sep 20, 2019 | ||
| Added mention of research that found a correlation between infant birth by cesarean section and increased risk of childhood obesity. | May 24, 2012 | ||
| Added information on Roman law concerning cesarean section and on the World Health Organization's recommended rate for the procedure, with mention of countries that exceeded this rate in the early 21st century. | Jan 05, 2010 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Health - How C-sections Work. | Oct 16, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Healthguide - C-Section or Cesarean Section. | Oct 14, 2008 | ||
| Added new Web site: MedlinePlus - C-section. | Aug 27, 2007 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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