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Complications and Outcomes

  • The complications and outcomes of pre-term labor vary depending on the gestational age, fetal condition, and neonatal care. Some possible complications and outcomes include:
    • For the mother:
      • Hemorrhage due to placental abruption or uterine atony
      • Infection due to ROM or invasive procedures
      • Thromboembolism due to prolonged bed rest or hypercoagulability
      • Psychological distress due to anxiety, guilt, or grief
    • For the fetus:
      • Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) due to immature lungs and surfactant deficiency

    • Episode 23: NICU Education: Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in the NICU — Mighty Littles

        • Intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) due to fragile blood vessels in the brain
        • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) due to ischemia and inflammation of the bowel
        • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) due to abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina
        • Sepsis due to infection or immune deficiency
        • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) due to failure of closure of the fetal shunt between the aorta and pulmonary artery
        • Jaundice due to increased bilirubin production and decreased excretion
        • Hypothermia due to large surface area and low fat stores
        • Hypoglycemia due to low glycogen stores and increased glucose demand

Questions on Complications and Outcomes

Correct Answer is C

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