Risk factors for a serious adverse outcome in neonates: a retrospective cohort study of vaginal births.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the hypothesis that risk factors in addition to an abnormal fetal heart rate pattern (aFHRp) are independently associated with adverse neonatal outcomes of labour.

Design

Observational prospective cohort study.

Setting

17 UK maternity units.

Sample

585 291 pregnancies between 1988 and 2000 inclusive.

Methods

Adjusted odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) were estimated from multivariable logistic regression.

Main outcome measures

Adverse neonatal outcome at term (5-minute Apgar score <7, and a composite measure comprising 5-minute Apgar score <7, resuscitation by intubation and/or perinatal death).

Results

Analysis was based on 302 137 vaginal births at 37-42 weeks inclusive. We found a higher odds

SUBMITTER: Jindal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952606 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature