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Birth spacing and risk of adverse perinatal outcomes: A meta-analysis

Authors :
Conde-Agudelo, Agustin
Rosas-Bermudez, Anyeli
Kafury-Goeta, Ana Cecilia
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. April 19, 2006, Vol. 295 Issue 15, p1809, 15 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The association between birth spacing and relative risk of adverse perinatal outcomes is examined. Interpregnancy intervals shorter than 18 months and longer than 59 months are significantly associated with increased risk of adverse perinatal outcomes suggesting that spacing pregnancies appropriately could help prevent such adverse perinatal outcomes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
295
Issue :
15
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.146150015