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

Medicine & Technology May 30, 2024

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

Feb 06, 2024

A new analysis has discovered that phthalates are linked to preterm birth risk. Read to learn more.

Artificial Wombs For Premature Baby Development Could See Human Trials This Year After 300 Successful Tests

Jan 04, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has discussed the artificial womb with experts and may give their decision regarding human trials late this year. Read to learn more.

Parent-Infant Body Contact During First Few Hours After Premature Birth Could Help With Child's Social Skills, Study Reveals

Nov 30, 2023

A study has found that immediate skin-to-skin contact between parents and infants could be good for the child's social skills development. Read to learn more.

30-Year-Old Woman Had Double Pregnancy with One-Month Interval; Is ‘Superfetation’ Dangerous?

Jun 25, 2022

A 30-year-old woman experienced double pregnancy in 2021. Her condition is called “superfetation”. Read on to know what it is and the dangers it may bring.

IVF Babies 26% More Likely to be Born Prematurely as Mothers Are at Higher Risk of Pregnancy Complications

Feb 24, 2022

Women who conceive via IVF are more likely to experience pregnancy complications, according to a new study. Read the full details to understand why.

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

Aug 12, 2021

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

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

May 28, 2021

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.

Rate of Premature Babies Falls by 90% During Lockdowns Could Be Due to Reduced Stress and Declining Air Pollution

Jul 22, 2020

Doctors in many countries have recorded a decrease of 90% in premature babies during the coronavirus lockdowns. Scientists are attributing this decline to reduced stress and declining air pollution.

Survivor Story: Baby Born at 22 Weeks Fought Through a Bleeding Brain, a String of Infections and Other Life-threatening Problems Now Home at Last

May 08, 2020

Lily Menear, a survivor, who was born at 22 weeks old, is now finally home from the hospital. During her five-month-long stay in the hospital, she fought through a bleeding brain, a string of infections, and other life-threatening problems. Click the link above to read more.

Islands in the Caribbean Poisoned by Pesticides

Nov 08, 2019

Chlordecone, a pesticide that was banned since 1993, has affected around 750,000 locals of Antilles. French President Emmanuel Macron is now campaigning for awareness.

WHO: 1 In Every 10 Newborns Is Premature

Nov 18, 2015

Every year, more than 1 in every 10 babies born is premature, meaning with over 15 million births, an estimated one million die of complications, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).