The association between mode of delivery and severe intraventricular hemorrhage in very preterm infants

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate whether the mode of delivery influences the occurrence of severe intraventricular hemorrhage in very preterm infants.
• Cohort analysis of very and extremely preterm infants
• Comparison of incidence of severe IVH between delivery modes
• Evaluation of pre-, peri-, and postnatal factors influencing outcomes
• No significant association found between mode of delivery and severe IVH
• Findings do not support cesarean sections as a preventive technique for severe IVH
• Emphasis placed on improving overall care practices for better infant outcomes