scholarly journals 312: Factors associated with formula feeding among late preterm neonates

2020 ◽  
Vol 222 (1) ◽  
pp. S209-S210
Author(s):  
Michal Fishel Bartal ◽  
Han-Yang Chen ◽  
Sean Blackwell ◽  
Suneet P. Chauhan ◽  
Baha M. Sibai
2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (14) ◽  
pp. 1393-1399
Author(s):  
Michal Fishel Bartal ◽  
Han-Yang Chen ◽  
Sean C. Blackwell ◽  
Suneet P. Chauhan ◽  
Baha M. Sibai

Objective Late preterm births (delivery at 34–36 weeks) account for nearly three quarters of the preterm births and among them there is a knowledge gap about an important aspect of infant care: breast versus formula feeding. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with formula feeding in late preterm neonates. Study Design Secondary analysis of a multicenter randomized trial of antenatal corticosteroids for women at risk for late preterm birth. All women with a singleton pregnancy who delivered at 340/7 to 366/7 weeks were included. Women with no information on neonatal feeding or known fetal anomalies were excluded. The outcome evaluated was the type of neonatal feeding during hospital stay. Maternal and neonatal characteristics were compared among women who initiated breast versus formula feeding. Adjusted relative risks (aRRs) for formula feeding with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated. Results Of the 2,831 women in the parent trial, 2,329 (82%) women met inclusion criteria and among them, 696 (30%) were formula feeding. After multivariable regression, the following characteristics were associated with an increased risk of formula feeding: maternal age < 20 years (aRR: 1.47, 95% CI: 1.20–1.80) or ≥35 years (aRR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.02–1.40), never married status (aRR: 1.39, 95% CI: 1.20–1.60), government-assisted insurance (aRR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.16–1.70), chronic hypertension (aRR: 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01–1.40), smoking (aRR: 1.51, 95% CI: 1.31–1.74), cesarean delivery (aRR: 1.16, 95% CI: 1.03–1.32), and admission to neonatal intensive care unit (aRR: 1.31, 95% CI: 1.16–1.48). Hispanic ethnicity (aRR: 0.78, 95% CI: 0.64–0.94), education >12 years (aRR: 0.81, 95% CI 0.69–0.96), and nulliparity (aRR 0.71, 95% CI: 0.62–0.82) were associated with a reduced risk for formula feeding. Conclusion In this geographically diverse cohort of high-risk deliveries, 3 out 10 late preterm newborns were formula fed. Smoking cessation was a modifiable risk factor that may diminish the rate of formula feeding among late preterm births. Key Points


PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0242539
Author(s):  
Hayato Go ◽  
Hitoshi Ohto ◽  
Kenneth E. Nollet ◽  
Nozomi Kashiwabara ◽  
Mina Chishiki ◽  
...  

Platelets parameters including platelet count (PLT), plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) are associated with various physiological and pathological functions in various disease. However, few studies have addressed whether perinatal factors may be associated with platelet parameters at birth in a large cohort of late preterm and term neonates. The aim of this study to investigate perinatal factors affecting platelet parameters in late preterm and term neonates. We retrospectively investigated platelet parameters including PLT, PCT, MPV, and PDW on the first day of life in 142 late preterm and 258 term neonates admitted to our NICU from 2006 through 2020. PLT, MPV, PCT, PDW on Day 0 did not significantly differ between the two groups. In term neonates, multivariate analysis revealed that PCT correlated with being small for gestational age (SGA) (β = -0.168, P = 0.006), pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) (β = -0.135, P = 0.026) and male sex (β = -0.185, P = 0.002). PLT was associated with SGA (β = -0.186, P = 0.002), PIH (β = -0.137, P = 0.024) and male sex (β = -0.166, P = 0.006). In late preterm neonates, multivariate analysis revealed that PLT were associated with PIH, whereas no factors associated with PDW and MPV were found. In all patients studied, chorioamnionitis (CAM) was significantly associated with MPV (CAM = 10.3 fL vs. no CAM = 9.7 fL, P<0.001). Multivariate analysis showed that SGA, male sex and PIH were associated with PCT and PLT. This study demonstrates that different maternal and neonatal complications affect platelet parameters in late preterm and term neonates.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 137 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 448A-448A
Author(s):  
Catherine O'Neill Buck ◽  
Myra H. Wyckoff ◽  
L. Steven Brown ◽  
Vishal Kapadia

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 369-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pareshkumar Thakkar ◽  
Hardas Chavda ◽  
Vikas Doshi

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Negeso Gebeyehu Gejo ◽  
Melaku Tesfaye W/mariam ◽  
Biruk Assefa Kebede ◽  
Ritbano Ahmed Abdo ◽  
Abebe Alemu Anshebo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Preterm birth is defined as the birth of a baby before 37 completed weeks of gestation. Worldwide, prematurity is the second foremost cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. Preterm birth also gives rise to short and long term complications. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with preterm birth in Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial referral hospital, Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from July 01, 2018 to June 30, 2019 among mothers who gave birth in Wachemo University Nigest Eleni Mohammed Memorial referral hospital. A retrospective one-year data was retrieved from medical records of mothers with their index neonates. Simple random sampling technique was employed to recruit study participants. SPSS version 20 software was used for data entry and computing statistical analysis. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to determine the association of each independent variable with the dependent variable. Odds ratio with their 95% confidence intervals was computed to identify the presence and strength of association, and statistical significance was affirmed if p < 0.05. Result The current study evaluated 213 medical records of mothers with index neonates (71 cases and 142 controls). Urban residency [AOR = 0.48; 95% Cl; 0.239, 0.962], antenatal care follow up [AOR = 0.08; 95 Cl; 0.008, 0.694], premature rupture of membranes [AOR = 3.78; 95% Cl; 1.467, 9.749], pregnancy induced hypertension [AOR = 3.77; 95% Cl; 1.408, 10.147] and multiple pregnancies [AOR = 5.53; 95% Cl; 2.467, 12.412] were the factors associated with preterm birth. More than one-third (36.6%) preterm neonates died in the present study. Conclusions The present study found that urban residency, antenatal care follow up, premature rupture of membranes, pregnancy induced hypertension and multiple pregnancies were factors associated with preterm birth. The mortality among preterm neonates is high. Enhancing antenatal care follow up and early detection and treatment of disorders among pregnant women during antenatal care and undertaking every effort to improve outcomes of preterm birth and reduce neonatal mortality associated with prematurity is decisive.


Author(s):  
Amir Aviram ◽  
Kellie Murphy ◽  
Sarah McDonald ◽  
Elizabeth Asztalos ◽  
Arthur Zaltz ◽  
...  

ObjectivesAntenatal corticosteroids (ACS) decrease neonatal mortality and morbidity among preterm neonates, yet there has been concern regarding their long-term safety. We hypothesised that potential long-term adverse effects of ACS may be observed among infants born during the late preterm period (LPT, 340/7–366/7 weeks of gestation), when the benefits of ACS are subtle.DesignPopulation-based, retrospective cohort.SettingOntario, Canada, between 2006 and 2011.PatientsAll live singleton infants born during the LPT period with a minimum 5-year follow-up.InterventionsExposure to ACS prior to 340/7 weeks of gestation.Main outcome measuresSuspected neurocognitive disorder, audiometry testing or visual testing.ResultsOverall, 25 668 infants were eligible for analysis, of whom 2689 (10.5%) received ACS. Infants in the ACS group had lower mean birth weight and higher rates of birth weight <10th percentile, neonatal resuscitation and neonatal intensive care unit admission. At 5 years of age, ACS exposure was associated with an increased risk of suspected neurocognitive disorder (adjusted HR (aHR) 1.12, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.20), audiometry testing (aHR 1.20, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.31) and visual testing (aHR 1.06, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.11).ConclusionIn children born during the LPT period, exposure to ACS prior to 340/7 weeks of gestation is associated with an increased utilisation of the healthcare system related to audiometry and visual testing and suspected neurocognitive disorders by 5 years of age.


2021 ◽  
pp. 42-44
Author(s):  
Varsha Konyala ◽  
Poornima M ◽  
Suma K.B

Aim:To study preterm delivery outcomes in a tertiary care hospital in South India. Methods: The study was conducted for a 7 month period from July 1, 2020 to January 31, 2021at JSS Hospital, Mysuru. Relevant details of every pregnant woman who underwent a preterm delivery and the subsequent neonate born were collected and followed till discharge. Results: The prevalence rate of preterm births was 11.81%. There were 44 early preterm deliveries and 88 late preterm deliveries. The most common maternal complications that lead to preterm births PPROM and preeclampsia.36 early preterm and 29 late preterm neonates required an NICU admission. This included 7 pairs of twins in the early preterm and 1 pair of twins in the late preterm. In the NICU, the most common complications noted were RDS, and sepsis.4 neonates remained by mother's side soon after delivery in the early preterm subset, whereas 54 of late preterm neonates were kept by the mother's side soon after delivery. 31 of 40 early preterm, 86 of the 88 of late preterm neonates were healthy and t for discharge. Conclusion:The prevalence of preterm birth rate in our study stands comparable to the reported global average. Preterm births have a multifactorial etiology. Timely referral to higher centers, experienced obstetricians, and a good NICU facility proved helpful to both the mother and neonate. Thorough record keeping also allows a true picture of preterm prevalence on the basis of which, policies and decisions can be made to further improve preterm care.


2019 ◽  
Vol 147 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 578-582
Author(s):  
Gordana Markovic-Sovtic ◽  
Tatjana Nikolic ◽  
Aleksandar Sovtic ◽  
Jelena Martic ◽  
Zorica Rakonjac

Introduction/Objective. Air leak syndrome is more frequent in neonatal period than at any other period of life. Its timely recognition and treatment is a medical emergency. We present results of a tertiary medical center in treatment of air leak syndrome in term and late preterm neonates. Methods. Neonates born between 34th 0/7 and 41st 6/7 gestational weeks (g.w.) who were treated for air leak syndrome in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Mother and Child Health Care Institute, from 2005 to 2015 were included in the study. Antropometric data, perinatal history, type of respiratory support prior to admission, chest radiography, type of pulmonary air leak syndrome and its management, underlying etiology, and final outcome were analyzed. Results. Eighty-seven neonates of an average gestational age 38.1 ? 1.9 g.w. were included in the study. The average birth weight was 3182.5 ? 55.5 g. Fourty-seven (54%) were born by cesarean section and 40 (46%) were born by vaginal delivery. Prior to admission, 62.1% received supplemental oxygen, 4.6% were on nasal continuous positive airway pressure, and 21.8% were on conventional mechanical ventilation. Type of delivery did not significantly affect the appearance of pneumothorax, nor did the type of respiratory support received prior to admission (p > 0.05). The majority (93.1%) had pneumothorax, which was unilateral in 79%. The length of mechanical ventilation significantly affected the appearance of pneumothorax (p = 0.015). Low Apgar score in the first minute and the presence of pneumopericardium were significant factors predisposing for an unfavorable outcome. Conclusion. Improving mechanical ventilation strategies and decreasing the rate of perinatal asphyxia in term and late preterm neonates could diminish the incidence of pulmonary air leak syndrome in this age group.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (11) ◽  
pp. 1407-1411 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Louis ◽  
Cindy Wong ◽  
Xiang Y. Ye ◽  
Patrick J. McNamara ◽  
Amish Jain

2021 ◽  
pp. 23-25
Author(s):  
Jatin Manocha ◽  
Kusum Mahajan ◽  
Anuj Kumar

Background- Newborn infants are unique in their physiology and the health problems that they experience. Neonatal period is dened from birth to under four weeks of age. Late preterm infants may physiologically and physically appear like infants born at term, but most late preterm infants may undergo complications like respiratory distress, apnea, hypothermia, feeding problems, hypoglycemia, hyperbilirubinemia, sepsis, and mortality. AIM-To compare the clinical prole of late preterm neonates with term neonates. MATERIALAND METHODS: This prospective observational study was carried out in neonatal division of department of pediatrics MMIMSR, Mullana. Eligible neonates delivered at MMIMSR, Mullana born from 34 weeks up to 42 weeks gestation were included. All infants enrolled in the study was followed daily till rst 7 days of life for any morbidity by clinical evaluation and review of hospital records.104 preterms included in the study and 226 term neonates were included in the study. Results- Preterms born via LSCS and NVD were(58%vs.42%).Morbidities in late preterms were Hypoglycemia (21.2% vs. 9.3%), Hypothermia (15.4%vs5.7%), hypocalcaemia (38.4% vs. 5.3%), neonatal hyperbilirubinemia(67.3% vs. 30.5%), feeding difculties(44.2% vs. 14.6%), sepsis(40.4% vs. 19.5%), respiratory support(53% vs. 47%)


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