Preterm births are rising in Nepal as more couples marry and have children later in life, increasing health risks for ...

The biomarker test looks for two specific proteins in the blood and uses their ratio to determine preterm birth risk. When ...

The U.S. has landed another poor grade when it comes to preterm births, with festering disparities in outcomes for Black and Native women that are life-threatening, according to a new annual report.

A similar trend was observed among dyads with household income at 100-199% of the federal poverty level, with preterm birth rates rising from 7.8% in 2011 to 10.0% ( P <0.001) in 2021. Preterm birth ...

A new grant will help Wayne State University researchers explore the links between bacterial infections, the environmental factors that increase their susceptibility and the risk of preterm birth. The ...

A full-term pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. However, sometimes labour may start early. If labour starts after 20 weeks and before 37 weeks, then it is called preterm labour or premature labour. This ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection that has similar symptoms as a cold. But it can be serious for expectant parents who are more at risk for complications from the virus. You ...

Preterm birth remains a major global health issue. An estimated 1 in 10 babies worldwide is born preterm. Complications from ...