Cognitive and academic outcomes of large-for-gestational-age babies born at early term: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Early induction of labor (37⁺⁰-38⁺⁶ gestational weeks) in large-for-gestational-age infants may reduce perinatal risks such as shoulder dystocia, but it may also increase the long-term risks of reduced cognitive abilities. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the cognitive and academic outcomes of large-for-gestational-age children born early term vs full term (combined or independent exposures).

Material and methods

The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database under the registration no. CRD42024528626. Five databases were searched from their inception until March 27, 2024, without language restrictions. Studies reporting childhood cognitive or academic outcomes after early term or large-for-gestational-age births were included.

SUBMITTER: Zhao X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11782071 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature