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Late preterm birth.

Ryan W Loftin, Mounira Habli, Candice C Snyder

Reviews in Obstetrics & Gynecology

|May 29, 2010

Summary

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Preterm birth rates are increasing in the US, largely due to a rise in late preterm births (34-36 weeks). This review examines the growing problem of late preterm birth and delivery timing.

Keywords:

Cost of prematurity Late preterm birth Neonatal morbidity Prematurity

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Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates

Transcutaneous Microcirculatory Imaging in Preterm Neonates

Published on: December 31, 2015

Area of Science:

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Neonatal Health
Public Health

Background:

Preterm birth rates are rising in the United States.
Contributing factors include demographic shifts, assisted reproductive technologies, increased maternal age, multiple gestations, obesity, and maternal comorbidities.
Late preterm births (34 to 36-6/7 weeks gestation) represent a significant and growing proportion of all preterm births.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of the increasing burden of late preterm birth.
To reassess clinical perspectives on the optimal timing of delivery for late preterm infants.

Main Methods:

Review of current scientific literature on late preterm birth.
Analysis of demographic trends and contributing factors.
Examination of clinical guidelines and evidence regarding delivery timing.

Main Results:

Late preterm births constitute approximately 74% of all preterm births and 8% of total births in the US.
This demographic is the fastest-growing subset of neonates.
The rise in late preterm births significantly contributes to the overall increase in preterm birth rates.

Conclusions:

The increasing incidence of late preterm birth presents a substantial public health challenge.
Further evaluation of clinical management strategies, particularly concerning delivery timing, is warranted to address this trend.