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Indicated versus spontaneous preterm delivery: an evaluation of neonatal morbidity among infants weighing 1,000 or less grams at birth

Authors :
Kimberlin, Debora F.
Hauth, John C.
Owen, John, British judge
Bottoms, Sidney F.
Iams, Jay D.
Mercer, Brian M.
Thom, Elizabeth A.
Moawad, Atef H.
VanDorsten, Peter
Thurnau, Gary R.
Source :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. March, 1999, Vol. 180 Issue 3, p683, 7 p.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

An indicated premature delivery does not lead to better health outcomes among very-low-birth-weight babies compared to a spontaneous premature delivery. This was the conclusion of a study of 411 premature babies whose mothers had an indicated delivery, a spontaneous delivery or a premature rupture of membranes.

Details

ISSN :
00029378
Volume :
180
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.55864341