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Annotation: This book is written for expecting or new parents of premature babies. It is divided into the following sections: before birth, in the hospital, a life together, and other considerations. Before birth outlines some known causes of premature labor and birth and how to prevent them. Topics discussed in the second part include the premature delivery, the neonatal intensive care unit at the hospital, testing and possible complications that occur in the first week, settling down in the hospital, and if baby needs surgery. Part three covers decisions and preparations for taking baby home, what to expect and watch for during early development and possible consequences of prematurity. Part four talks about losing a premature baby and ways of coping with grief and what special arrangements should be expected. Also discussed are examples of famous premature babies that thrived. The appendices include conversion charts, growth charts, a schedule for multiples, cardiopulmonary resuscitation - birth to one year, and resources. A glossary and an index conclude the text.

Contact: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-671-03491-X.

Keywords: Consumer education materials, Infant death, Infant development, Infant health, Low birthweight, Neonatal intensive care units, Neonatal screening, Parent education, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Premature infant diseases, Premature infants, Premature labor, Preterm birth

Annotation: This paper summarizes research findings on preterm births and early elective inductions in the United States, providing statistics on changes in the rate of preterm births and the health of babies born prior to 37 weeks. The paper also discusses the higher medical costs associated with late preterm births and offers guidelines to help employers reduce preterm births and the associated costs. Included are recommendations on elective deliveries provided by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), along with additional resources for both employers and employees. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Business Group on Health, 20 F Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001-6700, Telephone: (202) 558-3000 Fax: (202) 628-9244 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.businessgrouphealth.org Available from the website.

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Keywords: Educational materials, Employer initiatives, Guidelines, Health care costs, Premature infants, Premature labor, Preterm birth, Prevention programs, Statistics

Annotation: This books assesses the problem of preterm birth in the United States with respect to both its causes and outcomes. It addresses the need for research involving clinical, basic, behavioral, and social science disciplines. It is organized into sections including a summary of preterm birth in America, measurement of fetal and infant maturity, causes of preterm birth, diagnosis and treatment of preterm labor, consequences of preterm birth, and research and policy. Each section contains recommendations. References are provided and appendices include data sources and methods, several essays on prematurity and geographic variation, ethical issues, costs associated with preterm birth, and slected programs funding research. Biographies for the authoring committee and staff are provided along with an index.

Contact: National Academies Press, 500 Fifth Street, N.W., Keck 360, Washington, DC 20001, Telephone: (202) 334-3313 Secondary Telephone: (888) 624-8373 Fax: (202) 334-2451 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.nap.edu Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-309-10159-X; ISBN 13: 978-0-309-10159-2.

Keywords: Infant health, MCH research, Pregnancy complications, Pregnancy outcome, Premature infants, Premature labor, Prematurity, Prenatal diagnosis, Prenatal health, Preterm birth

Annotation: This binder includes information about diethylstilbestrol (DES), a synthetic estrogen prescribed from 1938 to 1971 to women who experienced miscarriages or premature deliveries, and which was later discovered to pose a risk to women prescribed DES while pregnant and to both women and men exposed to DES in the womb. The binder provides information about what is known about DES, what is being learned about DES, and what can be done about DES. Additional resources are provided, as well.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, DES Update, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., MS E-29, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/DES Available from the website.

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Keywords: Diethylstilbestrol, Estrogens, Men', Pregnancy, Premature labor, Resource materials, Teratogens, Women', s health, s health

Annotation: This report focuses on the problem of prematurity in the growing U.S. Hispanic population. It provides baseline data to inform outreach efforts and educational programs to the Hispanic community, identified as Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Central and South American. Topics include the problem of preterm birth, population growth and births among Hispanics, disparities in preterm birth, and a future profile of preterm birth among Hispanics. Statistical data are available in graphs, tables, and charts throughout the report. References are provided

Contact: March of Dimes, 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605, Telephone: (914) 997-4488 Secondary Telephone: Web Site: http://www.marchofdimes.com Available from the website.

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Keywords: Ethnic factors, Hispanic Americans, Pregnant women, Premature infants, Premature labor, Preterm birth, Racial factors, Research, Socioeconomic factors, Statistical data

Annotation: This study sought to validate a highly predictive (retrospective) screening method using uterine contraction monitoring recently developed by the principal investigator, and determined whether the ability to use this method to identify women at risk for preterm labor could be further improved by the addition of pelvic examination findings. The 3-year project addressed whether these physiologic measures (i.e., uterine contraction frequency, cervical examination, and vaginal pH), when determined at standard prenatal visit intervals, could be used effectively to identify low risk women who subsequently experience preterm birth because of preterm labor or preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM), and whether interpretation of uterine contraction data could be improved and standardized by means of a computer program. The study found, however, that the physiologic measures failed to differentiate the few women destined for preterm delivery in this sample of pregnant women at very low risk for preterm delivery, suggesting that these approaches are not useful in very low risk populations despite their possible value in women at high risk for preterm labor or PPROM. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB95-203899.

Keywords: High risk pregnancy, Monitoring, Pregnant Women, Premature Labor, Uterine Activity

Annotation: This project's primary goal was to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born to women in Davidson County by reducing both preterm births and intrauterine growth retardation. The focus of the support services was on psychosocial risk factors of preterm labor, such as low self-esteem, poor problem-solving abilities, and financial difficulty. Volunteers were recruited, trained, and matched with pregnant women in need of care. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB92-103357.

Keywords: Advisory Committees, Blacks, Childbirth Classes, Databases, Fetal growth retardation, Financial Difficulty, Growth Retardation, Infant Morbidity, Infant Mortality, Low Birthweight, Minorities, Premature Labor, Substance Abuse, WIC Program

Annotation: Preterm labor or preterm rupture of the membranes accounts for most of the premature births of inner-city black infants. It is widely thought that increased baseline uterine activity may predispose women to both these conditions. However, very little information has been available about contraction frequency, intensity, and duration during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy prior to onset of labor. The overall objectives of this study were to describe uterine activity in inner-city black women during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and to assess the effects of physical activity, smoking, and other maternal factors on contraction characteristics. Background information defining the limits of normal prelabor contractions in ambulatory, low-risk women was obtained in this study. Maternal age, parity, smoking, and physical activity level estimated by caloric expenditure or composite index based on diary information had no significant effect on uterine contraction characteristics. However, gestational age, maternal weight, time of day, and selected physical activities were shown to impact on contraction frequency. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: National Technical Information Service, O.S. Department of Commerce, 5301 Shawnee Road, Alexandria, VA 22312, Telephone: (703) 605-6050 Secondary Telephone: (888) 584-8332 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.ntis.gov Document Number: NTIS PB90-147430.

Keywords: Blacks, Pregnant Women, Premature Labor, Prematurity, Uterine Conditions

Annotation: This report discusses maternal medical disorders during pregnancy, adolescent pregnancy, environmental risk factors in pregnancy, evaluation of fetal status, normal and premature labor, fetal distress and hypoxic birth injury, respiratory distress syndrome, neonatal infections, erythroblastosis fetalis and bilirubin encephalopathy, extreme prematurity, intracranial hemorrhage, persistent fetal circulation, necrotizing enterocolitis, metabolic disorders in the infant, and neonatal pharmacology. Research recommendations are provided.

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Keywords: Adolescent pregnancy, Birth injuries, Environmental exposure, Fetal erythroblastosis, Infants, Labor, Metabolic diseases, Neonatal diseases, Persistent fetal circulation syndrome, Pharmacology, Pregnancy, Premature labor, Prematurity, Research, Respiratory distress syndrome