Premature birth News

Most preemies can flourish and lead normal lives if they receive the right care and support While learning problems or cognitive deficits are possible in certain premature babies, they are not a given in all preemies According to the World Health Organisation, about half of all premature births are due to unknown causes

The findings of the study, published in the journal Plos, also mentioned that the mothers who are aged between 30-34 years have the lowest risk of prematurity.  

Ultrasound studies reveal, for example, that, beginning at least as early as 25 weeks into gestation, foetuses will blink or move in response to externally produced sounds, he said.

Identical twins are known to be born at a rate of almost four per 1000 births across the globe.

The mother of the baby opted for IVF, but unfortunately, the baby was born nearly four months earlier than the due date – that is within 24 weeks of gestation – on September 8, 2017. 

For the study, published in the journal eLife, the team used a combination of PET and MRI scans of the brain to identify the precise changes to chemistry and structure of the brain following early brain damage. 

Babies born these early face complications that are inversely related to gestation.

Jayden kneeled down beside Ashly, grabbed his brother's feet and with complete precision, helped free his brother from the breech, as per his mother's instrcutions.

The optical system cameras are sensitive enough to detect minute changes in skin colour.

As per the Swedish study, pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term.

A study showed that preterm infants developed a robust early link between language and cognition

In a study that could lead to a new therapeutic approach to preventing premature birth, researchers have discovered the critical function of a type of mother's immune cells -- B lymphocytes -- in resisting pre-term birth triggered by inflammation.

Although the specific cause of premature birth is unclear, certain factors may increase the risk of premature birth.

Premature babies are those born before 37 weeks of gestation. Although some premature babies show normal growth, some may have continuing problems that adversely effect their growth and development.

Babies born to women with hearing loss are more likely at risk of being born premature and or have low birth weight, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Previous research has demonstrated that breast milk from women who give birth prematurely is different from breast milk from women who give birth to full-term babies.

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Preterm birth is now the leading cause of death in children under five worldwide.

One thing that concerns every pregnant woman during pregnancy is 'preterm labour'.