Increasing Use of Antenatal Magnesium Sulphate Prior to Preterm Birth for Preventing Cerebral Palsy in Australia and New Zealand, 2012–2020: A Binational Registry Study

the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN), Emily Shepherd, Sarah McIntyre, Alice Rumbold, Tasneem Karim, Shona Goldsmith, Amy Keir, Amanda Poprzeczny, Rod W. Hunt, Nadia Badawi, Christopher J.D. Mckinlay, Caroline A. Crowther, Lisa Yelland

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Abstract

We assessed the use of magnesium sulphate prior to preterm birth for preventing cerebral palsy in an Australian and New Zealand registry study. Use increased markedly from 32.3% (2012) to 78.8% (2020) (p < 0.001). Binational approaches to sustain and explore the feasibility of further increasing use, informed by evolving evidence and guidelines, are needed.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Publication statusAccepted/In press - 2025

Keywords

  • cerebral palsy
  • guideline adherence
  • infant
  • magnesium sulphate
  • premature
  • premature birth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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