Priyanka Chopra revealed her daughter Malti was born at 27 weeks, weighing just 1 pound 11 ounces, appearing purple and needing six blood transfusions. Babies born before 37 weeks are preterm, with ...

New research shows that Rytvela, an anti-inflammatory drug candidate, decreased premature birth and infant mortality when ...

Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm ...

Prenatal magnesium sulfate and steroids can reduce the risks of cerebral palsy and respiratory complications in preterm ...

Two recent studies have renewed interest in the usefulness of progesterone supplementation during pregnancy for the prevention of preterm delivery. [1,2] The studies are based on the theory that ...

Micro- and nanoplastic particles accumulate to higher concentrations in the placentae of infants born prematurely than those born at term. This is the conclusion of a team of U.S. researchers who ...

For the third year in a row, the U.S.’s birth rate for premature babies rose, according to an annual report issued by White Plains, N.Y.-based March of Dimes, a national nonprofit for maternal and ...

Close up preterm baby hand holding an adult’s hand. Preterm births in the U.S. are on the rise—and experts aren’t entirely sure what’s driving the increase. Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to ...

Children born extremely premature may have higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders and impairments in cognitive, motor, and behavioral functions, according to a new study.

At age 35, adults born preterm vs full-term had increased mental health disorders, cardiometabolic issues, and body composition differences. Compared with adults who were born full-term, those who ...