Unicef estimates that 30pc of neonatal deaths in South ... healthcare expenses, and premature deaths, leading to lower incomes and sluggish economic growth. Additionally, air pollution has a ...

Objective Extrauterine growth restriction (EUGR) among very preterm infants ... using Fenton charts and (2) weight-gain velocity using Patel’s model. We estimated country-level relative risks of EUGR ...

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

A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the health care system fails to ...

Every day for 4.5 years, neonatal care staff have recorded the occurrence of pain, the causes of pain, and how pain is assessed and treated in premature babies in Sweden. The study covers 3,686 ...

Researchers suggest that this accumulation could contribute to the risk of preterm birth, raising significant concerns about its impact on infant health. Microplastics are an ever-growing concern ...

The following is a summary of “Systematic Review of Interventions in Early Pregnancy Among Pregnant Individuals at Risk for ...

New research shows that prenatal multiple micronutrient supplements can cut the risk of babies being born too small or too ...

If higher humidity is used, it is imperative to wean the level down towards 60% as soon as the infant can tolerate the lower levels. It is also important to have good standard hygiene protocols ...

We present in detail the research surrounding the development of infant growth charts and the potential for inaccurate assessment. In the United States today, approximately 73% of new mothers ...