urodevelopmental stage. Adjusted age: When assessing neurodevelopment, consider the infant’s gestational age. Immature reflexes: Some reflexes may be absent or weak due to prematurity. Subtle signs: Minor deviat
commendations) Primary Prevention Adequate prenatal care. Management of maternal infections and chronic diseases. Lifestyle modifications: smoking cessation, stress reduction. Nutritional supplementation (e.g., folic acid). Secondary Prevention Screening for
e of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and long-term neurodevelopmental impairment. ACOG's Practice Bulletin No. 127 synthesizes current evidence to guide clinicians through the nuanced process of diagnosing, predicting, and managing preterm labor. Its aim is to balance the benefi
