Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
While it is difficult to disentangle the effects of the medication and underlying indication, our results add to the evidence base on preventable risk factors for gastroschisis. These risk factors may contribute to the higher risk among young mothers, and geographical and temporal variation in prevalence.
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Variable reporting of previable fetal and infant deaths may compromise the validity of county IMR comparisons. Improved consistency and accuracy of fetal and infant death reporting is warranted.
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Healthy Canadian infants/toddlers are longer and heavier than the WHO-CGS norms. Explanations for these discrepancies require further elucidation.
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
In low- and middle-income countries, the increases in caesarean rates were not associated with improved perinatal outcomes regardless of whether the starting caesarean rate was already high or not.
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Following some modifications, the SITAR model can be used to characterize pregnancy weight gain patterns.
Published in Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology
Perinatal exposure to preeclampsia, being born SGA or preterm is independently associated with increased risk of chronic hypertension. The highest risk was seen after exposure to preeclampsia, especially if combined with SGA or preterm birth.
