Mode of delivery alters sensitivity to thermal and chemical stimuli in adult rats: An experimental study.

Background: The mode of delivery might prompt a long-lasting alteration in physiological and behavioral responsiveness in offspring.

Objective: This study was intended to evaluate if the mode of delivery could alter sensitivity to thermal and chemical stimuli in female rats.

Materials And Methods: 56 adult female Wistar rats (200-220 gr) that were born by vaginal or cesarean section (C-section) were used (n = 28/each).