Association between Maternal Neuraxial Analgesia and Neonatal Outcomes in Very Preterm Infants

Conclusions Maternal neuraxial analgesia use may be associated with lower odds of adverse outcomes in very preterm infants, even after controlling for existing interventions for prematurity. Prior work has suggested such effects may be due to improved neonatal acid–base status from changes in placental perfusion and maternal pain management, but further work is required to prospectively investigate such associations. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research