Meta-analysis shows early kangaroo care reduces mortality in very preterm infants compared to conventional care
Early skin-to-skin contact may lower death risk for very preterm babies
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated early kangaroo care versus conventional neonatal care in very preterm infants (≤32 weeks)…
A review of trials found that starting skin-to-skin care within 24 hours reduced death risk for very preterm infants, though effects on infe…
Continuous glucose monitoring in very preterm infants shows low ketones and higher lactate in first week
Study looks at glucose monitoring and metabolites in very preterm infants
This prespecified substudy of an RCT in 168 very low birth weight infants found consistently low ketone concentrations and higher lactate co…
Very preterm infants show high lactate levels that drop in a week, while ketones stay low with no clear link to blood sugar or insulin treat…
Retrospective Cohort Examines Brain Development in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Brain Scans at Birth May Predict a Premature Baby's Development at Age Two
This retrospective cohort study enrolled 79 very low birth weight preterm infants within a neonatal intensive care setting.
Bedside brain scans in premature babies may help doctors predict which infants face developmental delays by age two.
First-trimester serum retinol quintiles and pregnancy outcomes in a Chinese prospective cohort
High Vitamin A Might Lower Diabetes Risk But Raise C-Section Odds
A prospective cohort of 1,077 singleton pregnancies in China examined first-trimester serum retinol by quintile.
High vitamin A levels early in pregnancy lower diabetes and low birth weight risks but increase the chance of a C-section.
Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women
Discrimination Linked to Baby's Low Weight and Mom's Mood
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,473,417 participants assessed associations between self-reported interpersonal racial discrimi…
Experiencing racism during pregnancy is a serious health risk that doctors must address to keep moms and babies safe.
Questions about Low Birth Weight
What are the risks of low birth weight for infants in the first week?
Infants with low birth weight face higher risks of brain bleeding, growth failure, and low energy reserves in the first week of life.
Full answer →Does continuous glucose monitoring show specific metabolic changes in low birth weight babies?
Continuous glucose monitoring in very low birth weight babies shows consistently low ketones and higher lactate levels during the first week, while also revealing links between glucose levels and conditions like retinopathy of prematurity.
Full answer →Can first-trimester retinol levels predict low birth weight outcomes in Chinese pregnancies?
Higher first-trimester retinol levels are linked to a lower risk of low birth weight in Chinese pregnancies, while lower levels increase that risk.
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