5.5. Neurodevelopmental Outcome
Given that preeclampsia is a heterogeneous disorder, it is not surprising that the neurodevelopmental outcomes of exposed infants are highly variable [85, 86]. Some evidence suggests that preeclampsia is associated with a decreased risk of cerebral palsy. These authors found a protective effect of maternal preeclampsia on cerebral palsy regardless of exposure to magnesium sulfate [87]. In addition, there is some evidence to suggest a lower incidence of IVH among infants born 26–30 weeks exposed to maternal preeclampsia compared to age-matched controls (4.8% versus 20.5%,