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Joyce A Martin1, Fay Menacker

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This study analyzes maternal and infant health data from the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth. Key findings include increased diabetes rates with maternal age and high epidural use during labor.

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Area of Science:

  • Maternal and infant health statistics
  • Public health surveillance
  • Vital statistics

Background:

  • The 2003 revision of the U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth introduced new checkboxes for maternal and infant health data.
  • Previous birth certificates (1989 revision) contained similar items but with modifications in the 2003 version.
  • This report focuses on the impact and data captured by these new checkboxes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present maternal and infant health information exclusively using the 2003 revision of the U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth.
  • To highlight data from new checkboxes related to pregnancy risk factors, obstetric procedures, labor and delivery characteristics, method of delivery, and newborn conditions.
  • To provide a baseline understanding of maternal and infant health indicators based on the updated birth certificate.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive tabulations of birth data from 2004.
  • Analysis focused on seven states that implemented the 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth in early 2004.
  • Data included information on risk factors, obstetric procedures, delivery methods, and newborn conditions.

Main Results:

  • Gestational and prepregnancy diabetes rates increased with maternal age.
  • Infertility therapies were associated with 1.4% of births, predominantly to non-Hispanic white mothers.
  • Epidural anesthesia was used by over two-thirds of women in labor; 36% of women attempting a trial of labor ultimately had a cesarean delivery.
  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission rates varied by plurality: 6% for singletons, 33% for twins, and 75% for triplets.
  • Most common congenital anomalies included cyanotic heart disease and hypospadias.

Conclusions:

  • The 2003 U.S. Standard Certificate of Live Birth provides valuable data on contemporary maternal and infant health.
  • Trends such as increasing diabetes with maternal age and high rates of epidural use are evident.
  • The updated certificate captures important details on delivery interventions and newborn outcomes, including NICU admissions and congenital anomalies.