Journal of Perinatology

• Four Wishes for Aubrey One NICU accommodates a family’s wishes during the transition of care before their child’s death.
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, January 2012
• Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis: Rate and Organism Which organisms are causing early-onset neonatal sepsis?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, December 2011
• Risk Factors for Necrotizing Enterocolitis Totalis Does breast milk reduce the occurrence of necrotizing enterocolitis in neonates?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, November 2011
• Closed Tracheal Suctioning and Cerebral Hemodynamics Tracheal suctioning of ventilated infants is necessary but may produce numerous side effects. Could the suctioning method make a difference?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, October 2011
• A Practical Guide to Neonatal Volume Guarantee Ventilation What is the optimal mechanical ventilation strategy for ventilated infants?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, September 2011
• BUN, Bicarbonate and Protein Intake in ELBW Neonates Is there a correlation between protein administration in the first week of life and BUN or bicarbonate?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, August 2011
• Vitamin A and E Status in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Do very low birth weight infants benefit from vitamin A and E supplementation?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, July 2011
• Migraine and Preterm Birth Does maternal migraine or its treatment influence pregnancy outcomes?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, June 2011
• Breastmilk and Infection in Extremely Premature Infants More mothers are providing breastmilk for their extremely premature infants in the NICU, potentially increasing risk of infection. Can milk cultures obtained before feeding reduce the risk?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, May 2011
• Hyperglycemia May Increase Risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity Can blood glucose levels, insulin use and growth rates predict the incidence and severity of retinopathy of prematurity, a potentially blinding eye disorder affecting very low birthweight infants?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, April 2011
• Antepartum Eclampsia <34 Weeks Case Series Can postponement of delivery to administer corticosteroids in mothers with antepartum eclampsia benefit the pulmonary development of the fetus without compromising the health of the mother?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, March 2011
• Antenatal Education for Expectant Mothers Improves Knowledge Can a brief educational program on basic neonatal care presented to expectant mothers in a limited-resource setting improve newborn health?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, February 2011
• Does Compassion for a Family Justify Providing Futile CPR? This commentary ponders the difficult ethical question of when to draw the line in attempting resuscitation of a young child when there is no hope of recovery.
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, December 2010
• Generating Expected Growth Curves and Z-Scores for Premature Infants The authors present formulas that can be used to generate expected growth curves and Z-scores for weight, head circumference, and length of premature infants.
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, November 2010
• Does IVIg Yield Improved Immune Function in Very Premature Neonates? Multiple studies have evaluated the efficacy of IVIg as prophylaxis or treatment for infection in neonates. Is there any benefit?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, October 2010
• Infant Outcomes of Certified Nurse Midwife Attended Home Births Home deliveries attended by a certified nurse midwife are currently not sanctioned by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Should they be?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, September 2010
• Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation in the Newborn What is the most effective method of ventilation support for the newborn? This study compares synchronized versus non-synchronized methods.
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, August 2010
• NICU Medication Errors: Identifying a Risk Profile for Medication Errors The authors examine the factors involved in medication errors in the neonatal intensive care unit.
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, July 2010
• Hydrocortisone for Hypotension and Vasopressor Dependence in Preterm Neonates Can hydrocortisone safely and effectively increase blood pressure in hypotensive preterm infants?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, June 2010
• Neonatal Outcomes Associated With Planned Vaginal Versus Cesarean Delivery Cesarean delivery on maternal request is becoming more common. What is the effect of planning a cesarean delivery on the well-being of both mother and baby?
  Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association, April 2010