RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Neurocognitive outcome after very preterm birth JF Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition JO Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health SP F224 OP F228 DO 10.1136/adc.2002.019752 VO 89 IS 3 A1 N Marlow YR 2004 UL http://fn.bmj.com/content/89/3/F224.abstract AB 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.