Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

The prevalence of preterm birth is slightly higher among liveborn offspring of male adolescents and young adults with cancer (AYAs; aged 15 to 39 years), according to a study published online Jan. 3 ...

Ben Condon, who was two months old, died at Bristol Children's Hospital in April 2015 after developing a respiratory illness.

Preterm birth―defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy—is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the ...

As Beatrice and Edoardo care for their "tiny" new daughter, Princess Beatrice may find comfort in seeking the support of the ...

Researchers discovered a molecular timer that gets activated in the first days of pregnancy and influences when mice give ...

Expectant mothers in these areas often lack access to early and consistent prenatal care, a critical intervention that ...

It is well established that tocolytics, like atosiban, are effective at delaying preterm birth long enough for a whole course of antenatal corticosteroids to be administered and for in-utero transfer ...

AURORA, Colo. -- Among those at low-risk for preterm birth, a blood-based biomarker screening test during the second trimester identified pregnancies at higher risk for preterm birth, and a treatment ...

Preterm labour means labour that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born this early can have lifelong health ...

Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased ...