Antibiotics During Childbirth May Increase Risk of Autoimmune Diseases in Babies
One study found that babies born to mothers who were given antibiotics during birth may have an increased risk of autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes, celiac disease and rheumatoid disease. /Shutterstock In obstetrics and gynecology, antibiotics are sometimes given to mothers during childbirth. This is because maternal vaginal secretions can be passed to […]
