Number of prenatal visits and pregnancy outcomes in low-risk women.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We investigated the association between number of prenatal visits (PNV) and pregnancy outcomes.

Study design

A retrospective cohort of 12 092 consecutive, uncomplicated term births was included. Exclusion criteria included unknown or third trimester pregnancy dating, pre-existing medical conditions and common pregnancy complications. Patients with ⩽10 PNV were compared with those with >10. The primary outcome was a neonatal composite including neonatal intensive-care unit admission, low APGAR score (<7), low umbilical cord pH (<7.10) and neonatal demise. Secondary outcomes included components of the composite as well as vaginal delivery, induction and cesarean delivery. Logistic regression was used to adjust for potential confounders.

Result

Of 7256 patients

SUBMITTER: Carter EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4767570 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature