| DEHP | Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate |
| VLVW | Very low birthweight (birthweight of 500–1500 g) |
| NICU | Newborn intensive care |
| IVF | Intravenous fluid |
| BPD | Bronchopulmonary dysplasia |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| SBP | Systolic blood pressure |
| HTN | Hypertension |
| PMA | Postmenstrual age |
| 11B-HSD2 | 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type II |
| CLD | Chronic lung disease |
| TPN | Total parenteral nutrition |
| LOS | Length of stay |
| GA | Gestational age |