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

Jun 30, 2023

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

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.

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

Aug 10, 2021

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

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.

Preterm births, Stillbirths, and Preeclampsia Risks Associated with Severe COVID-19 Cases

Mar 20, 2021

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

Research Uncovers Four Drugs that Could Stop Premature Obstetric Labor Preventing Preterm Birth in Babies

Apr 27, 2020

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

Apr 23, 2019

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