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Developmental data in preschool children born after prolonged pregnancy
Katarina Lindström1, Elisabeth Fernell, Magnus Westgren
1Department of Neuropaediatrics, Children's Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge Stockholm, Sweden. katarina.lindstrom@klinvet.ki.se
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|November 11, 2005
Summary
Children born post-term (gestational age > or = 42 weeks) showed more developmental deviations compared to those born at term. This study highlights potential risks associated with post-term birth for child development.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Developmental Biology
- Public Health
Background:
- Post-term birth, defined as gestational age of 42 weeks or greater, is a recognized obstetric complication.
- Understanding the long-term developmental outcomes for post-term infants is crucial for early intervention and improved pediatric care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate developmental outcomes in children born post-term.
- To compare developmental data at ages 4 and 5.5 years between post-term and term-born children.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 354 children born post-term in 1991 at Huddinge University Hospital was identified.
- Developmental assessments from child health centers were analyzed, with term-born children serving as controls.
- Logistic regression analysis was employed to assess the association between post-term birth and developmental deviations.
Main Results:
- Children born post-term exhibited significantly more developmental deviations compared to controls (OR 2.20; 95% CI: 1.29-3.85).
- Male infants demonstrated a higher prevalence of developmental deviations than female infants (OR 1.92; 95% CI: 1.11-3.45).
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a potential association between post-term birth and increased developmental deviations in children.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms underlying this association and to inform clinical practice.
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