Adults born preterm were significantly more likely to have cardiometabolic risk factors and internalized mental health issues than full-term peers, according to an ongoing preterm birth cohort study ...

A University of Rhode Island-led cohort study links preterm index of cumulative medical risk from birth to year 12 to adult disorders at age 35. Premature birth affects about one in 10 U.S. infants ...

Having an extra trained professional by your side might ease a pregnancy. Among a group of pregnant individuals insured by Medicaid, those who used a doula in addition to a medical team had a lower ...

Preterm birth has lasting effects into adulthood, with very premature individuals struggling to form romantic relationships and having fewer children, according to the Bavarian Longitudinal Study.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) – a simple, ...

A premature birth can be an overwhelming experience for any parent, often bringing more questions than answers. Parents are left with many questions, like what impact does it have on babies' health, ...

A typical human pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but most parents know this number is only a rough estimate. Babies are born on a seemingly unpredictable timeline, with a normal pregnancy ranging from 38 to ...

Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A mid-trimester blood test identified average-risk women at risk for preterm birth. A treatment bundle including ...