What are mothers doing while bottle-feeding their infants? Exploring the prevalence of maternal distraction during bottle-feeding interactions
The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which mothers engage in distracting activities during infant feeding. Mothers reported engaging in other activities during 52% of feedings; television watching was the most prevalent activity reported. Further research on the impact of distraction on feeding outcomes is needed. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - October 13, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rebecca Pollack Golen, Alison K. Ventura Source Type: research
Longitudinal study of very low birth weight infants until 9years of age; attention deficit hyperactivity and autistic features are correlated with their cognitive functions
Increasing attention has been given to neuro-developmental problems of very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs) at school age. However, it remains unknown whether their neuro-cognitive function and psychiatric symptoms are mutually associated. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - October 3, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Masayuki Ochiai, Masako Ichiyama, Mariko Iwayama, Yasuanri Sakai, Keiko Yoshida, Toshiro Hara Source Type: research
Cognitive ability in adolescents born small for gestational age: Associations with fetal growth velocity, head circumference and postnatal growth
Small size at birth may be associated with impaired cognitive ability later in life.The aim of this study was to examine the effect of being born small for gestational age (SGA), with or without intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on cognitive ability in late adolescence. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 29, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Rikke Beck Jensen, Anders Juul, Torben Larsen, Erik Lykke Mortensen, Gorm Greisen Source Type: research
Attention capacities of preterm and term born toddlers: A multi-method approach
Many preterm children show difficulties in attention at (pre)school age. The development of attention capacities of preterm and term toddlers was compared using a longitudinal and multi-method approach at 12, 18 and 24months. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 29, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Marjanneke de Jong, Marjolein Verhoeven, Anneloes L. van Baar Source Type: research
Neurobehavioral development prior to term-age of preterm infants and acute stressful events during neonatal hospitalization
Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) protect preterm infants; otherwise, this is a stressful environment including painful stimuli. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 29, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Daniela Moré Gorzilio, Elisa Garrido, Cláudia Maria Gaspardo, Francisco Eulogio Martinez, Maria Beatriz Martins Linhares Source Type: research
Reduced early dried blood spot citrulline levels in preterm infants with meconium obstruction of prematurity
Citrulline is a non-protein amino acid synthesized in the enterocytes of the small bowel. Recent studies have reported that plasma citrulline levels correlate with functional enterocyte mass. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 28, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hae Kyung Woo, Ee-Kyung Kim, Young Hwa Jung, Seung Han Shin, Han-Suk Kim, Jung-Hwan Choi, Hyun-Young Kim Source Type: research
Comparative effectiveness and safety of indomethacin versus ibuprofen for the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is common in extremely premature infants and associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Medical management of PDA uses either indomethacin or ibuprofen. Despite numerous studies, uncertainty exists as to which drug is safer or more effective; we sought to fill this knowledge gap. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 16, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Brian C. Gulack, Matthew M. Laughon, Reese H. Clark, Meera N. Sankar, Christoph P. Hornik, P. Brian Smith Source Type: research
Neonatal neurological examination in well newborn term Ugandan infants
Newborn neurological examinations have mostly been developed in high-resource settings with cohorts comprising predominantly white Caucasian infants. No comparison has been made with different populations. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 16, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: C.F. Hagmann, D. Chan, N.J. Robertson, D. Acolet, N. Nyombi, M. Nakakeeto, F.M. Cowan Source Type: research
Congenital and acquired bleeding disorders in infancy
The diagnosis of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders in infants requires an understanding of developmental haemostasis and the effect on laboratory testing. A systematic approach to bleeding in neonates will aid clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment, which may be caused by a wide variety of diseases. The clinical setting will help to direct the diagnostic pathway. This review will focus on the presentation and diagnosis of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders, including platelet disorders. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 16, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sally Elizabeth Campbell, Paula H.B. Bolton-Maggs Source Type: research
Perinatal mental health: What every neonatologist should know
Perinatal mental disorders are common and can impact adversely both on maternal functioning and on foetal and neonatal outcomes. For the more severe disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe depression, medication may be needed during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and there is a growing but complex evidence based on the effects of psychotropic medication on the foetus and neonate. In addition, the neonatologist needs to be aware of the co-morbid problems that women with mental disorders are more likely to have as these may also impact on the neonate. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 16, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hind Khalifeh, Ruth Brauer, Hilary Toulmin, Louise M. Howard Source Type: research
The current and future roles of neonatal infection surveillance programmes in combating antimicrobial resistance
Neonatal sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in premature or low birth weight babies. Hospital-acquired blood stream infections represent a significant and largely preventable cause of disease in this population. Neonatal units have been identified as a common site for the development and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, a significant issue in modern medicine.Neonatal surveillance programmes collect prospective data on infection rates and may be used to optimise therapy, benchmark practice and develop quality improvement programmes. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 16, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Benjamin Cailes, Stefania Vergnano, Christina Kortsalioudaki, Paul Heath, Mike Sharland Tags: Review Source Type: research
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Source: Early Human Development - September 15, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research
Musical intervention and food preferences in girls born with lower birth weight
Children born after intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), especially girls, show an increased intake of palatable foods in several developmental stages, which likely contributes to their increased risk for obesity later. Recently, neuroimaging studies suggested that musical exposure activates the mesolimbic region, which is also involved in the processing of food rewards. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 15, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Cláudia Lopes Braga, Bruna Luciano Farias, Roberta Sena Reis, Marilyn Agranonik, Patrícia Pelufo Silveira Source Type: research
The positive and negative consequences of stressors during early life
We describe a number of studies demonstrating how exposure to these hormones in early life can influence stress responsiveness and have substantial long-term, negative consequences for adult longevity. (Source: Early Human Development)
Source: Early Human Development - September 15, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Pat Monaghan, Mark F. Haussmann Source Type: research
The potential risks and benefits of insulin treatment in hyperglycaemic preterm neonates
Preterm hyperglycaemia in the first 2weeks of life is common under 29weeks gestation and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. While the definition of hyperglycaemia is reasonably consistent (>8mmol/L) the treatment threshold varies widely in clinical practice. Insulin therapy is the most common approach despite international guidance urging caution because of hypoglycaemia. Significant hypoglycaemia is unusual outside studies targeting normoglycaemia. Insulin treatment also forms part of a nutritional strategy aiming to optimise early protein and energy intake so minimising the risk of preterm postnatal gr...
Source: Early Human Development - September 15, 2015 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Colin Morgan Source Type: research
