Objective: In the last few decades, attention has been focused on morbidity and mortality associated with late preterm delivery (34-36 + 6/7 weeks), accounting for 60-70% of all preterm births. This study is aimed to determine (1) the prevalence of late preterm deliveries (spontaneous and...
Preterm births, defined as birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy, are completed. Based on GA at birth, preterm births are further divided into moderate to late preterm birth (32 to 37 weeks GA), very preterm (28 to 32 weeks GA), and extremely preterm (less than 28 weeks GA) [1]. Prete...
When one of these conditions is present, it is important to consider what is the optimal timing of delivery for the pregnancy. For the preterm newborn, risks of early delivery include the gestational ageヾependent morbidities of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing ...
late preterm deliverypregnancy complicationspulmonary diseaseSummary This chapter presents an easy-to-follow algorithm for obstetric management of patients with the risks of late preterm and early term delivery. The timely onset of labor and birth is a critical determinant of perinatal outcome. ...
The author discusses the aspects of late-preterm and early-term deliveries indicated medically. The author explains the important factors to consider in delivery timing such as decision making and warranty for maternal and infant benefits. The author highlights that amniocentesis should not be used in...
timing of deliverydichorionicmonochorionicmonoamniotic twinsIn this work we review the indications for late preterm and early-term birth in uncomplicated dichorionic, monochorionic, and monoamniotic twin gestations. Uncomplicated dichorionic twins have optimal outcomes when delivered at 38 weeks' gestation...
Maternal, fetal, and placental conditions associated with medically indicated late preterm and early term delivery: a retrospective study. BJOG. 2016; 123(5):763-70.Brown HK, Speechley KN, Macnab J, Natale R, Campbell MK. Maternal, fetal, and placental conditions associated with medically ...
Medically indicated late-preterm and early term deliveries. Committee Opinion No 560 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Obtet Gynecol 2013;121:908-10. This is very important document that summarizes timing of delivery for mothers with medical complications ....
pretermbirthtermbirthOur objectives were: (1) to examine the association between maternal, fetal, and placental phenotypes of preterm delivery and medically indicated early delivery of singletons during the late preterm and early term periods; and (2) to identify the specific maternal, fetal, and ...
Timing of indicated late-preterm and early-term birth. Obstet Gynecol 2011;118:323-33.Spong CY, Mercer BM, D'Alton M, Kilpatrick S, Blackwell S, Saade G. Timing of indicated late- preterm and early-term birth. Obstet Gynecol 2011;118:323-33....