Birth weight differences between preterm stillbirths and live births: analysis of population-based studies from the U.S. and Sweden

Birth weight differences between preterm stillbirths and live births: analysis of population-based studies from the U.S. and Sweden

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many stillbirths show evidence of fetal growth restriction, and most occur at preterm gestational age. The objective of this study is to compare birth weights at preterm gestational ages between live births and stillbirths, and betwe...

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Main Authors: Zhang Xun, Joseph KS, Cnattingius Sven, Kramer Michael S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Stillbirth
Preterm birth
Fetal growth
Intrauterine growth restriction
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/12/119

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