Scot Med J
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Studies have suggested that a reduction in neonatal respiratory morbidity may be achieved by delaying elective caesarean section until 39 weeks gestation. In 1997 staff at the Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital were concerned at the level of neonatal respiratory morbidity following elective caesarean section. ⋯ A reduction in neonatal respiratory morbidity can be achieved by delaying elective caesarean section until 39 weeks gestation.