EFFECT OF A PERINATAL CENTER ON PERINATAL-MORTALITY

  • 1 January 1979
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 53  (5) , 633-640
Abstract
The evolution of a perinatal center over the past 12 yr was reviewed. Factors in obstetric practices, maternal morbidity and perinatal mortality were evaluated. The reduction in conditions leading to uteroplacental insufficiency (toxemia, hypertension, high parity) was the most significant result. This in turn led to a decrease in deaths from abruption, asphyxia and respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The practice of referring high-risk mothers to a perinatal center for delivery can continue to reduce perinatal mortality significantly.

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