A baby's first breath is a miracle of biology — but did you know that how a baby is born (vaginal delivery vs. C-section) can significantly affect how their lungs adapt in those first critical hours?

In this episode, we explore cutting-edge research using electrical impedance tomography (EIT) — a non-invasive imaging method that provides real-time insight into newborn lung aeration. The findings? Surprising differences in ventilation patterns, lung stretch, and fluid clearance between birth methods, especially visible around the 1-hour mark post-birth.

This content was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools: DeepDive (Notebook LM, Google).

Labor and breathing. How the method of delivery affects the functioning of a newborn's lungs

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Labor and breathing. How the method of delivery affects the functioning of a newborn's lungs

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