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We evaluated changes in adolescent socioeconomic profiles, perinatal care patterns, and early neonatal outcomes in a Romanian public academic maternity hospital between two snapshots taken ten years apart.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a retrospective repeated cross-sectional study of 2237 mother-newborn dyads from two periods: 2011\u20132012 and 2022\u20132023. Adolescents (&amp;lt;20 years) were compared with adults aged 25\u201329 years. The outcomes were delivery mode, preterm birth, low birth weight, small for gestational age (SGA), 5-Apgar score &amp;lt;7, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission, and breastfeeding initiation. Multivariable logistic models included age group, time period, and their interaction, adjusting for education, antenatal care, and parity<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In 2022\u20132023, adolescent pregnancy was associated with decreased odds of cesarean delivery (OR 0.34, 95% CI 0.26\u20130.46), SGA (OR 1.76, 95% CI 1.1\u20132.93), and NICU admission (OR 2.31, 95%CI 1.56\u20133.01). Breastfeeding initiation declined over time and was less likely among adolescents in the newer period (OR 0.49, 95% CI 0.29\u20130.84).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite improved antenatal care, education and reduced early marriage\/cohabiting, adolescents continued to experience higher-risk neonatal outcomes over the past decade. 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