Article Text
Review
Neurocognitive outcome after very preterm birth
Abstract
Premature birth is not normal. Very preterm birth results from major disturbance of pregnancy at a time of rapid growth and development. This review looks at outcomes of premature birth at various stages of life with a view to developing and benchmarking perinatal services.
- CP, cerebral palsy
- IQ, intelligence quotient
- VLBW, very low birthweight