New study shows no difference in neonatal mortality for vaginal delivery of early preterm vertex babies versus cesarean deliveries

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A new study released in ACOG’S reports showed no increased neonatal mortality for vaginally delivered preterm infants who were in the vertex position at the time of delivery. Additionally, 84% of the 79% of women who attempted a vaginal delivery were successful.

The abstract as well as links to the full study are available here: http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(12)00636-9/abstract

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