Table 1.
Pregnancy characteristics of survivors of pPPROM attending neonatal clinic follow-up at 18–24 months CA.
| Characteristics | Infants with neurodevelopmental outcomes at 18–24 months CA (n = 7) |
|---|---|
| Maternal age, median (IQR) | 25 (24, 38) |
| Gravity, median (IQR) | 3 (3, 4) |
| Parity, median (IQR) | 1 (1, 2) |
| Multiparous, % (n/N) | 85.7% (6/7) |
| Urban residence, % (n/N) | 71.4% (5/7) |
| Prior preterm birth, n | 0 |
| Prior abortion, % (n/N) | 42.9% (3/7) |
| Prior IUFD, % (n/N) | 14.3% (1/7) |
| GA at rupture of membranes, median (IQR) | 21 + 0 (19 + 2 to 22 + 5) |
| Oligohydramnios, % (n/N) | 57.1% (4/7) |
| Antepartum hemorrhage, % (n/N) | 57.1% (4/7) |
| Antenatal corticosteroids,% (n/N) | 85.7% (6/7) |
| Mean GA at delivery | 25 (24 + 1 to 28 + 3) |
| Delivery via caesarean section, % (n/N) | 57.1% (4/7) |
| Birthweight (in grams), mean (SD) | 865.5 (768–1347) |
| Male sex, % (n/N) | 57.1% (4/7) |
| Length of stay in NICU (in days), mean (SD) | 129.5 (81.6) |
Note. pPPROM, previable preterm premature rupture of membranes; IQR, interquartile range; IUFD, intrauterine fetal demise; GA, gestational age; NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; SD, standard deviation.