Tags: Preterm birth

Heat Waves Linked to Preterm and Early-Term Births, New Study Reveals

MEDICINE & HEALTH 05.30.2024 23:27 PM

The likelihood of having preterm or early-term births went up after the pregnant mothers experienced at least four consecutive days of extreme heat. Read to learn more.

Chemicals Within Plastics, Cosmetics Linked To Risk of Preterm Birth, Analysis Reveals

02.06.2024 21:21 PM

A new analysis has discovered that phthalates are linked to preterm birth risk. Read to learn more. A new analysis reveals that exposure to prevalent chemicals within plastics and cosmetics during pregnancy is linked to preterm birth risk.

Artificial Womb Recreates Environment for Fetal Development, Provides Protective Chamber for Extremely Premature Babies

06.30.2023 07:50 AM

Researchers are trying the trick nature with an artificial womb that will provide suitable environment for preterm babies. Continue reading the article to find out more.

Autism Risk High in Premature Babies; Researchers Present Link Between the Condition and Different Degrees of Prematurity

08.12.2021 00:27 AM

An extensive new study found babies born preterm prematurely, but this varies according to the week of pregnancy and degree of prematurity.

World’s Tiniest Baby Now in Healthier Condition; Finally Discharged from Hospital After a 13-Month Survival Journey

08.10.2021 06:26 AM

The world’s smallest premature baby is now out of danger as the NUH, the hospital where she was born, finally discharged her after more than a year of survival journey.

Low Birth Weight and Premature Births Affect Child's IQ Later in Life, Study Says

05.28.2021 21:59 PM

The statistical analysis shows that babies born prematurely or had very low birth weight tend to score at least 12 points lower in IQ scores than full-term babies.

COVID-19 Infection Linked to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Including Stillbirth

03.20.2021 20:53 PM

Canadian research published shows an association between severed COVID-19 infection and adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirths, preterm births, and preeclampsia.

Preterm Birth No More: Research Uncovers Four Drugs that Could Stop Premature Obstetric Labor

04.27.2020 22:03 PM

Preterm childbirth occurences are rising in America but four candidate drugs have now been found to target a specific pathway in the uterus of women experiencing preterm labor, effectively stopping contractions.

Researchers Identified a Molecular Mechanism That May Cause Preterm Labor and PPROM

04.23.2019 08:15 AM

The molecule encourages the rebuilding of the fetal membranes and enhances the processes of tissue healing and repair, similar to healing skin wounds

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