Tag: Premature Birth
Decrease in U.S. Preterm Mortality Seen in Recent Decades
Relative risk for preterm mortality widened over time for nonsmokers, those with high levels of education
Omega-3, -6 Fatty Acids No Aid for Vision Among Extremely Preterm Infants
Findings seen for visual acuity at 2.5 years of corrected age, but authors note that high loss to follow-up rate may have impacted findings
Trends in U.S. Birth Patterns Described for 2020, 2021, 2022
Number of births unchanged from 2021 to 2022, following increase of 1 percent from 2020 to 2021
Magnesium Before Premature Birth at 30 to 34 Weeks Has Limited Benefit
No significant difference seen for death or cerebral palsy at 2 years' corrected age for those receiving magnesium, placebo
Prepregnancy Factors Explored in Racial Disparity in Preterm Birth
Prepregnancy factors related to socioeconomic status, cardiovascular health linked to racial disparities in preterm birth rates
Cervical Pessary No Aid for Pregnancy Outcomes With Short Cervix
Study stopped early for futility and possibility the device may increase the risk for fetal or newborn death
Additional Cervical Cancer Screening May Be Linked to Preterm Delivery
Increased risk for preterm delivery seen with one additional recommended screening; risk higher for those with hypertension, diabetes
Paternal, Maternal Psychiatric History Each Tied to Higher Risk for Preterm Birth
Risk was even higher when both parents had a psychiatric history
Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight Linked to Lower Incidence of Fracture
Very preterm newborns, those with low birth weight had lower incidence of fractures during mean follow-up of 10 years
Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants
Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily
