Late-preterm infants, early-term infants, and timing of elective deliveries; current status in a Korean medical center.

Hyun Sun KoYu-Ri JangHanggoo YunJeongHa WieSae Kyung ChoiIn-Yang ParkJong Chul Shin

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2017)

Neonatal morbidities at late-preterm births are significant and surveillance for them seems increasing. Obstetricians should recognize the risk of respiratory morbidity, ICH, and NICU admission for deliveries before 38 weeks' gestation.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
gestational age
current status
preterm birth
public health
emergency department
patients undergoing
respiratory tract