Unlock the hidden long-term impacts of preterm birth that most health care providers overlook. Dr. Michelle Kelly breaks down the surprising health challenges preterm infants face decades later — from respiratory decline to hypertension, mental health issues, and more. If you’re a nurse, parent, or health care professional, understanding these connections can transform how you care for and advocate for your tiniest patients.
Meet our guests:
Michelle M. Kelly, PhD, CRNP, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Episode Resources
- Crump C. (2020). An overview of adult health outcomes after preterm birth. Early Human Development, 150, 105187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2020.105187
- Raju, T. N. K., Pemberton, V. L., Saigal, S., Blaisdell, C. J., Moxey-Mims, M., & Buist, A. S. (2017). Long-term healthcare outcomes of preterm birth: An executive summary of a conference sponsored by the National Institute of Health. The Journal of Pediatrics, 181, 309-318.
- Kelly, M. M., Tobias, J., & Griffith, P. B. (2021). Addressing Preterm Birth History With Clinical Practice Recommendations Across the Life Course. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 35(3), e5–e20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedhc.2020.12.008
- Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units
- Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment (MACCHE)
Email: macche@villanova.edu - Adult Preemie Advocacy Network
