Infants born even a few weeks early face a markedly higher risk for severe RSV, with late-preterm babies more likely to land ...

The risk for preterm birth was lower among women in high-risk social groups exposed to community-based midwife care.

Going into preterm labor doesn't necessarily mean you'll have your baby early. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), about 30% of women who experience ...

Premature birth occurs when a baby is born before full-term development. Alcohol exposure during pregnancy can influence the timing of labour by affecting uterine stability, placental function, and ...

HealthDay News — Higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk for multiple adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in BMC Medicine.

Complications from preterm birth, defined as occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, are the leading cause of death among children under five. Rates of preterm birth range from 4-16% globally, leading ...

The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. On Tuesday, the organization released its annual “report card” on ...

The risk of preterm birth in twin pregnancies is inadequately recognised and current UK clinical guidance in the area is not evidence-based, the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has ...

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.