Prospective study of time to pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association between time to pregnancy (TTP) and adverse birth outcomes.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Not applicable.

Patient(s)

A total of 3,521 singletons born to women aged 18-40 years at cohort entry.

Intervention(s)

None.

Main outcome measure(s)

Selected birth outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB, <37 weeks' gestation), low birth weight (<2,500 g), small for gestational age, large for gestational age, and placental disorders, ascertained from the Danish Medical Birth Registry and Danish National Registry of Patients. Risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using log-binomial regression, with adjustment for potential confounders and fertility treatment.

Result(s)

Mult

SUBMITTER: Wise LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4394049 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature