Nitric oxide and malondialdehyde levels in different delivery methods

Abstract

AbstractThis study evaluated the influence of three different delivery methods (vaginal delivery, caesarean section under general anaesthesia and caesarean section with spinal block) on maternal and neonatal blood levels of nitric oxide and malondialdehyde. Results showed that caesarean section with spinal anaesthesia causes less oxidative stress compared to vaginal delivery with epidural analgesia and elective caesarean section with general anaesthesia.