Tag: Premature Birth
Opioid Exposure Linked to Increased Odds of Preterm Birth
In a recent study, each doubling of nonzero opioid MME was associated with a 4 percent increase in odds of preterm birth
In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Tied to Worse Birth Outcomes
Organophosphate esters tied to premature birth and higher birth weight
Early Ibuprofen Not Beneficial for Preemies With Patent Ductus Arteriosus
No difference seen in risk for death or moderate or severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia for those receiving ibuprofen versus placebo
Human Milk-Based Fortification No Aid for Extremely Preterm Infants
No difference seen in composite of necrotizing enterocolitis, sepsis, or death compared with bovine milk-based fortifier
Modeling Can Predict Preemies at Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Logistic regression model with 26 predictive features has area under receiver operating curve of 0.77
Immediate Skin-to-Skin Contact Beneficial in Very Preterm Birth Setting
Higher quality mother-infant interaction seen at 4 months for those with immediate skin-to-skin contact after very preterm birth
Geographic Variability Seen in County-Level Preterm Birth Rates
No significant change seen in preterm birth rates between 2007 and 2019 at national level, but increases noted in 15.4 percent of counties
Umbilical Cord Milking Seems Safe for Preemies Born at 28 to 32 Weeks
No difference seen in rates of severe intraventricular hemorrhage or death with umbilical cord milking, delayed cord clamping
Deferred Cord Clamping Reduces Death Before Discharge in Preemies
Second review shows greatest reduction in death for long deferral (≥120 s) compared with immediate clamping
FDA Issues Warning on Dangers of Probiotic Products for Preemie Babies
The products have contributed to at least one infant death this year, the FDA said
