Effects of Premature Birth and/or Low Birthweight on Developmental Outcomes

Advances in neonatal technology have improved survival rates of children born at lower and lower birthweight and after fewer and fewer weeks of gestation. However, these children are at increased risk of experiencing developmental delays. As weeks of gestation and birthweight decrease, the risk of d...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Goldin, Rachel L
Other Authors: Matson, Johnny L
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: LSU 2017
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Online Access:http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-06172017-085339/