Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2011
Prenatal care associated with reduction of neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from Demographic and Health Surveys.
To determine whether prenatal care by a skilled provider (physician, nurse or midwife) and specific prenatal interventions were associated with decreased neonatal mortality. ⋯ Prenatal care provided by skilled providers, at least four prenatal visits, weight and blood pressure assessment, and two or more tetanus immunizations were associated with decreased neonatal mortality in Sub-Saharan African countries.
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand · Jul 2011
Review Meta AnalysisRepeated antenatal corticosteroid treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To systematically review the efficacy and safety of repeated antenatal corticosteroid on neonatal morbidity, growth and later development. ⋯ Repeated corticosteroid treatment decreased the risk of respiratory distress syndrome among preterm infants. Weekly or biweekly repeated betamethasone restricted intrauterine growth, which raises concerns about long-term consequences on neurodevelopment and metabolism. More follow-up studies are needed to confirm the long-term safety of repeated betamethasone.