Neonatal Outcomes of Preterm Infants with in-Utero Exposure to Drugs of Substance Use: US National Data

Infants exposed prenatally to drugs of substance use are at increased risk for seizures, strabismus, feeding difficulty, and neurodevelopmental delays. Exposed preterm infants may have additional morbidities related to prematurity. There is limited literature on national outcomes of preterm infants exposed to drugs of substance use. We aimed to evaluate the trends and neonatal outcomes of preterm infants born in the USA who were exposed in-utero to drugs of substance use.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research