D A Paul1, S Epps, K H Leef, J L Stefano. 1. Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Christiana Care Health Services, Newark, DE, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the usefulness of prenatal consultation with a neonatologist before preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN: A questionnaire was administered to mothers 1 week before home discharge of their preterm infant in a single regional level III neonatal intensive care unit. RESULTS: Sixty-seven mothers completed the questionnaire; 84% indicated the consult was useful and 71% were comforted by the consult. However, mothers < 30 weeks' gestation were less likely to be comforted after the consult compared to those > or = 30 weeks. Most frequently, mothers indicated that they were provided with too little detail about retinopathy of prematurity and intraventricular hemorrhage. CONCLUSIONS: Most mothers delivering a preterm infant describe the prenatal consultation with a neonatologist as useful. The majority of mothers are comforted by the information presented.
OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the usefulness of prenatal consultation with a neonatologist before preterm birth. STUDY DESIGN: A questionnaire was administered to mothers 1 week before home discharge of their preterm infant in a single regional level III neonatal intensive care unit. RESULTS: Sixty-seven mothers completed the questionnaire; 84% indicated the consult was useful and 71% were comforted by the consult. However, mothers < 30 weeks' gestation were less likely to be comforted after the consult compared to those > or = 30 weeks. Most frequently, mothers indicated that they were provided with too little detail about retinopathy of prematurity and intraventricular hemorrhage. CONCLUSIONS: Most mothers delivering a preterm infant describe the prenatal consultation with a neonatologist as useful. The majority of mothers are comforted by the information presented.
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