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Effect of Maternal Hypertension on Preterm Infant Body Composition at Discharge

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Background: Maternal hypertension is associated with placental dysfunction and fetal growth restriction. Purpose: To examine the effect of maternal hypertension on the body composition of preterm infants at discharge. Methods:… Click to show full abstract

Background: Maternal hypertension is associated with placental dysfunction and fetal growth restriction. Purpose: To examine the effect of maternal hypertension on the body composition of preterm infants at discharge. Methods: All Preterm infants born at < 35weeks of gestation (2011-2016) who had an Air Displacement Plethysmography (ADP ) measurement close to discharge were included in the study. All infants were …

Keywords: body composition; effect maternal; maternal hypertension; hypertension

Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2018

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