[First experience and results with the PDP-program of Saling (author's transl)]

According to Saling's Prematurity-Dysmaturity-Prevention Program (PDP-Program) all high-risk pregnancies in a time limited period were collected (n = 105). From these a group of 72 gravidae (PDP-group) were controlled by an intensive care-staff, a group of 33 gravidae (controll group) refused an intensive care. The initial situation of both groups was very similar. In the PDP-group 3 quarters of the gravidae delivered after the 36th week of gestation, in the control group the half of gravidae. In the PDP-group 1 quarter of the newborn infants had a birth-weight of less than 2 500 g, in the control group the half. The condition of the newborn infants were similar.