Early and late intraventricular hemorrhage: The role of obstetric factors

Objective: To evaluate the influence of active phase labor and other obstetric factors on the development of periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage in the neonate. Methods: A total of 230 infants were studied. Antenatal enrollment was carried out when estimated fetal weight was 1750 g or less. Serial head ultrasound scans were performed to screen for periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage, with the initial scan performed within minutes of birth. Scan findings and obstetric and neonatal variables collected prospectively at scheduled intervals were analyzed to determine the significant factors that predispose to intraventricular hemorrhage