Temporal changes in rates of stillbirth, neonatal and infant mortality among triplet gestations in the United States

Article Abstract:

A study to examine a rapid increase in the frequency of triplet births in the United States is illustrated and questions are raised whether they are in any way connected to the decline of stillbirth and neonatal and infant mortality. The results showed that aggressive obstetric intervention may be responsible for the increase in multiple births and the reduction in neonatal and infant mortality could be due to the early screening for anomalies and selective termination.

Analysis, Multiple birth

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Higher rate of stillbirth at the extremes of reproductive age: A large nationwide sample of deliveries in the United States

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to assess the effect of maternal age on the rate of stillbirth in a large, nationwide sample of deliveries in the US, on a data derived from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample. The result showed that extremes of maternal age are associated with an increased risk for stillbirth, even after adjustment for a large number of known predisposing conditions.

Maternal age

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Etiology and prevention of stillbirth

Article Abstract:

A review of the causes of stillbirth and clinical opinion regarding strategies for its prevention is presented. Fifteen risk factors are identified, the most prevalent ones being prepregnancy obesity, socioeconomic factors and advanced maternal age.

Prevention, Pregnant women, Infants, Infant mortality

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