Tag: Premature Birth
Higher-Dose DHA in Pregnancy Tied to Fewer Early Preterm Births
Rate of early preterm births lower with 1,000 mg versus 200 mg per day; greater effect seen for women with low DHA status at baseline
Nitrate in Drinking Water Tied to Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk
Association seen for nitrate concentrations in tap water below the federal regulatory limit
Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Described for Children Born Preterm
Children born at 24 to 26, 27 to 31, and 32 to 34 weeks have considerable rates of moderate/severe disabilities at age 5
Higher Hb Threshold for Transfusion Not Better for Preemies
Use of a higher hemoglobin threshold for transfusion in anemic preterm infants does not lower risk for death, neurodevelopmental impairment
Gestational Age at Birth Tied to Hospitalizations to Age 10
Children born <28 weeks had highest rate of hospital admission; risk also up for children born at 38 weeks
Preterm Birth May Be Increased for Women With SARS-CoV-2
Perinatal infection infrequent; effect of infection during early pregnancy not known
Skin Breaks Drop With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates
Larger thalamic volumes seen with prolonged arterial line, central venous line use and fewer skin breaks
COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Tied to Fewer Preterm Births
Findings from the Netherlands should be substantiated internationally, authors say
Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth
Risk increased for children born in weeks 22 to 31, 32 to 36, 43 to 44 versus 37 to 42 of gestation
Preterm Delivery Ups Risk for Premature Mortality in Mothers
Risk for all-cause mortality up in 10 years after delivery and still elevated at 10 to 19, 20 to 44 years
