Articles tagged with Gestational Age
Adults born prematurely with low birth weight have lower bone mass than those born full term but small for gestational age. Ensuring a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, combined with exercise, may help reduce the risk of bone fractures later in life.
Researchers at Oxford University published new charts to assess head circumference at birth, providing a valuable tool in the Zika crisis. These charts enable healthcare professionals to screen all babies worldwide using the same criteria, reducing anxiety among mothers and improving diagnosis accuracy.
Researchers validated a two-protein test for predicting spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic women, identifying an optimal gestational age window and highly performing proteins. The study showed excellent performance of the novel classifier, with high accuracy rates for predicting preterm delivery before 35 weeks.
Researchers have created a new equation to estimate gestational age from fetal biometrics, showing a slight improvement in accuracy compared to the traditional Hadlock formula. The study validates the new formula using a large, multi-center dataset and demonstrates its potential to reduce unnecessary interventions like induction of labor.
Researchers at the University of Iowa have found a reliable method to estimate an infant's gestational age using a metabolic profile derived from routine newborn screenings. This technique can help doctors determine if a baby was born on time or prematurely, which is crucial for deciding medical care and identifying potential health is...
Survival rates for extremely preterm infants have increased significantly over the past 20 years, with improvements in maternal/neonatal care leading to reduced complications and mortality. The study found that survival without major complications increased approximately 2 percent per year for infants at 25 to 28 weeks' gestation.
A nationwide study found glyburide associated with increased risk of hospitalization, respiratory distress and hypoglycemia in newborns. In contrast, insulin showed lower risk for these outcomes.
Pregnant women after bariatric surgery are at higher risk for complications like preterm birth and small babies, but lower risk of gestational diabetes. Maternal health services should provide extra care to these women.
A study by Dr. Marcelo Urquia found that using birthweight curves tailored to specific ethnic groups can help identify babies who are at risk of adverse events, such as premature death or complications during delivery. The new charts can provide more accurate measurements and trigger fewer unnecessary medical interventions.
A large study found that using world region-specific birth-weight curves for immigrant mothers and their babies can predict adverse outcomes more accurately than Canadian curves. This method may help avoid unnecessary interventions and reduce parental stress.
Researchers at Michigan State University have developed a new method to estimate newborn size based on birth records, improving accuracy for clinicians and researchers. The updated thresholds may aid in classifying babies as small or large for gestational age.
A study published in PLOS Medicine found that stillbirth may be linked to both underweight and overweight fetuses. The research used a new approach to estimate gestational age and identified abnormal fetal growth in 25% of stillbirths, with those born small for gestational age facing a 3- to 4-fold increased risk of stillbirth.
A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology found that women with advanced kidney disease who start dialysis during pregnancy have a higher live birth rate compared to those already on dialysis. This discovery may help guide care for young women who need dialysis.
Women who have undergone bariatric surgery are at increased risk of premature birth and low birth weight, according to a large registry study. The study suggests that prenatal care should be monitored extra carefully for these women.
A new study published in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reveals that ethnicity-based birth weight charts are more accurate than traditional population-based standards. These charts can help identify small but healthy babies, reducing parental anxiety and unnecessary healthcare costs.
The global prevalence of stunting has slowly decreased, but rates are not falling quickly enough to meet global targets. Malnutrition affects at least 165 million children worldwide, with stunting, wasting, and underweight affecting over 90% in Asia or Africa.
Researchers assessed 491 extremely preterm children at 2.5 years and found that overall 42% had no disability, with moderate or severe disabilities increasing with decreasing gestational age. The study suggests that improved neonatal care may lead to better neurodevelopmental outcomes for these children.
Children born prematurely are at increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic exposure to acid reflux. The study found that being small for gestational age or having a short duration of gestation also increases the risk of esophagitis.
Women born preterm are at higher risk of pregnancy complications, including gestational diabetes and hypertension. The risk almost doubles for mothers born before 32 weeks' gestation, according to a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
Researchers found that rhSOD reduces ROP incidence and severity in newborns born earlier than 26 weeks, with a 22% reduction for those born earlier than 25 weeks. The study suggests that rhSOD could provide a preventive approach to ROP prevention, but further studies are needed to confirm the findings.
New research found post-term children are almost twice as likely as term-born children to have behavioural and emotional problems, including ADHD. A U-shaped association was discovered between gestational age at birth and behavioural problems in early childhood.
A randomized controlled trial found that vaccinating pregnant women against influenza increased mean birth weight and reduced small-for-gestational-age births. The study, conducted in Bangladesh, involved 340 healthy pregnant women who received either the influenza vaccine or a control vaccine.
Research finds that elective delivery at 39 weeks is associated with lower rates of composite adverse neonatal outcomes compared to deliveries at earlier or later gestational ages. Continued pregnancy beyond 39 weeks also tends to have better maternal outcomes, although differences are only significant at 37 weeks.
A Yale University study found that C-section deliveries before 34 weeks of pregnancy for small-for-gestational-age babies are associated with higher odds of developing respiratory distress syndrome. The researchers analyzed data from 2,885 preterm babies and found a significant link between C-sections and breathing problems.
New research challenges conventional wisdom on C-sections for preterm babies, finding they may contribute to breathing problems. Small for gestational age babies delivered by c-section before 34 weeks had a 30 percent higher odds of developing respiratory distress syndrome than those born vaginally.
A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found that infants born via cesarean section had a higher risk of respiratory distress syndrome compared to those delivered vaginally. The study, which analyzed birth data from 1995-2003, challenged the long-held assumption that cesarean delivery is safer for high-risk pregnancies.
Researchers found that women who delivered their first baby early are more likely to have a subsequent baby that is small for its gestational age, even when the second pregnancy is carried to term. The study suggests that mothers who deliver prematurely should be closely monitored for fetal weight and growth in future pregnancies.
A study found that stress in the second and third months of pregnancy can shorten pregnancies, increase the risk of pre-term births, and affect the ratio of male to female births. Exposure to stress itself, rather than other factors accompanying it, appears to have this impact.
A recent study published by the American Academy of Neurology found a strong connection between premature birth and an increased risk of developing epilepsy later in life. Adults born prematurely were five times more likely to be hospitalized for epilepsy compared to those born full-term.
A study of over 600,000 Swedish individuals born between 1973-1979 found that preterm birth was associated with increased mortality in early childhood and young adulthood. The strongest inverse association was observed in young adults, particularly for congenital anomalies and respiratory disorders.
A study published in PLOS Medicine found an association between maternal influenza vaccination and reduced likelihood of prematurity. Babies born to vaccinated mothers were less likely to be premature compared to unvaccinated mothers, with an adjusted odds ratio of 0.60.
Infants born at 37-38 weeks or after 42 weeks have a higher risk of cerebral palsy compared to those delivered at 40 weeks. The risk is significantly higher for babies born at 37 weeks, with a 3.7 times increased risk of cerebral palsy.
A study of over 200,000 deliveries found that late preterm births (34-37 weeks) are associated with a higher risk of severe respiratory illness. The risk decreases with advancing gestational age, with the lowest risk at 38-40 weeks. Early ultrasound confirmation and mode of delivery may help prevent neonatal morbidity.
A recent study defines feeding milestones for premature infants, helping to improve their quality of life. Infants born before 28 weeks gestational age faced significant feeding delays and prolonged hospital stays.
A unified approach to caring for extremely premature infants in the first week of life resulted in improved patient outcomes, including a decrease in hospital stay duration. Infants treated using small baby guidelines showed higher survival rates without complications like bronchopulmonary dysplasia and severe intraventricular hemorrhage.
A new study reveals that anxious pregnant women are more likely to have affected babies, with anxiety during the third trimester predicting significantly smaller births. Women with severe anxiety in the first and second trimesters also show significant impact on birth outcomes.
A new study published in Pediatrics reveals that children born with low birth weight are at a higher risk of developing asthma later in life. The study, which analyzed data from 10,918 twins, suggests that impaired fetal growth affects lung development and contributes to the development of asthma.
Researchers analyzed prenatal management and outcomes of infants born at 22-24 weeks' gestation in two time periods. They found that resuscitation efforts increased during the later period, but did not impact mortality rates. Instead, prolonged care contributed to a longer duration of death.
A study found that women with epilepsy who experience seizures during pregnancy are more likely to give birth to pre-term and small babies than those without epilepsy. The study analyzed data from over 1,000 women with epilepsy and found a significant association between seizure activity and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
A recent study found that infants conceived through assisted fertilization had similar birth weights and gestational ages as those conceived naturally. However, they were more likely to experience perinatal deaths if their mother had previously struggled with infertility. The researchers suggest that the underlying causes of infertilit...
Researchers identified four additional factors, including birth weight, gender, and antenatal steroid use, that can predict the outcome for extremely low-birth-weight infants. The study found that older gestational age, female sex, singleton births, and higher birth weight enhanced survival chances without disability.
A study published in New England Journal of Medicine found that female sex, antenatal corticosteroid treatment, singleton birth, and higher birth weight are equally important as gestational age in determining the care needs of these infants. The research involved nearly 4,500 infants born between 22-25 weeks gestation.
A long-term study of over 1 million men and women found that preterm birth contributes to lower educational achievement and higher rates of infertility. The study also found a link between preterm birth and an increased risk of complications in future offspring, with the earlier the baby is born, the higher the risk.
A study found a significant increase in low birth weights among NYC babies born after the Sept. 11 disaster, suggesting stress may have contributed. The researchers discovered another peak in low birth weights around Christmas/New Year and April/May, indicating possible long-term effects of stress on fetal health.
A population-based study found that children with lower birthweights and shorter gestational ages are more likely to be placed on the child protection register. The association held true even after adjusting for levels of deprivation and age of the mother at birth.
Healthy preterm infants have reduced lung function, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. The researchers found that male sex and lower gestational age were significantly associated with reduced expiratory flows in this group.
A new study by Mount Sinai researchers found that exposure to WTC dust increased the risk of respiratory symptoms, including cough, wheeze, and shortness of breath. Pregnant women who were near the disaster site experienced a two-fold increase in small for gestational age infants.
Research suggests that low and high birthweights are associated with a higher risk of cerebral palsy. Babies born with weights below the 10th percentile or above the 97th percentile had a four to six times increased risk, respectively.
Researchers at UCSF suggest a new cutoff point for assessing risk based on weight for gestational age, increasing the prediction of adverse neonatal outcomes. The study found that fetuses in the lowest 5th percentile are at dramatically increased risk for low birth weight and preterm birth.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that babies weighing below 5 pounds 13 ounces are more likely to face mortality or disability compared to those weighing less. The study included approximately 127,000 newborns and showed that pre-term infants' risk of adverse outcomes increased with decreased growth.