preterm birth
Placenta-On-A-Chip Developed To Understand Preterm Births
Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that mimics that placental barrier, paving the way for a better understanding of how infections are linked to preterm delivery.
Baby Boys More Likely To Be Born Prematurely: Study
A new study has found that boys are much more likely to be born pre-term between 20-24 weeks, with their mothers at greater risk of pregnancy complications.
Blood Test Predicts Premature Birth Risk From As Early As 18 Weeks
The blood test can identify women who are at risk of having a premature birth but are not displaying symptoms—as early as 18 weeks as into their pregnancy.
Premature Babies Are Just Not That Into You
Preterm infants are less interested in people than full-term infants, suggesting atypical social development and a possible link to autism.
Electrical ‘Earthquakes’ Predict Outcomes For Pre-term Babies
Spikes of brain activity can be used to help pre-empt complications in extremely premature babies, study says.
Maternal Supplementation Prevents Preterm Births
Maternal micronutrient supplementation is able to reduce preterm births and low birth weights, according to a study involving over 44,000 Bangladeshi pregnancies.
Preterm Babies Catch Up By Twelve
Although being born pre-term affects cognitive abilities in babies, a study shows that they are able to catch up by age 12.
Stem Cells To Treat Lung Disease In Infants
A new study has found that it is safe and feasible to use stem cell therapies for preventing or treating lung disease in preterm infants.
Marijuana Use May Double Risk Of Premature Birth, Study
A large international study has found that women who use marijuana can more than double the risk of giving birth to a baby prematurely.
Premature Birth When Mom Lives Near A Busy Road Junction
Babies are born earlier when their mothers live near a concentration of freeways and main roads, a study of 970 mothers and their newborn babies in Brisbane has found.
