Circadian rhythm development in preterm infants. The role of postnatal versus postmenstrual age.
R B GovindanNickie N AndescavageSudeepta BasuJonathan MurnickJulius NgwaJeffrey T GallaKushal KapseCatherine LimperopoulosAdre du Plessis
Published in: Early human development (2024)
Our results indicate circadian rhythm matures with advancing gestation. The reversed circadian rhythm phase during the early postnatal period could be due to premature exposure to the ex-utero environment and warrant further study.