Characteristics of preterm births during COVID-19 mitigation measures.

Yizhen Amy LiuAlexia MathesonRochelle SleabyBrendan MulcahyKirsten R PalmerRyan J HodgesBen-Willem J Mol Atul MalhotraDaniel L Rolnik

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2024)

The reduction in preterm delivery during mitigation measures may have been driven by a reduction in spontaneous labour without PPROM, which seemed to result in more PPROM later in pregnancy.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
climate change
low birth weight
preterm infants
pregnancy outcomes