Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and ...

When a baby arrives before 37 weeks of pregnancy—it can bring along a host of health problems for the baby that leads to emotional stress for the family. While medical care has improved, many preterm ...

A typical human pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but most parents know this number is only a rough estimate. Babies are born on a seemingly unpredictable timeline, with a normal pregnancy ranging from 38 to ...

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Preterm birth has lasting effects into adulthood, with very premature individuals struggling to form romantic relationships and having fewer children, according to the Bavarian Longitudinal Study.

The March of Dimes released its annual report during Premature Awareness Month. The rate of babies born premature in the United States has declined for the first time in six years, but experts warn it ...

The U.S. has received a “D+” for preterm birth rates for the third year in a row, with no substantial change in those rates, according to a Nov. 14 March of Dimes report. Preterm babies are those born ...

During pregnancy, expectant mothers often take steps to prepare for the arrival of their baby, such as taking vitamins and supplements and avoiding smoking or alcohol. While a typical pregnancy lasts ...

Post-cerclage cervical length (CL) was a significant predictor of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB; < 34 weeks of gestation) in women who underwent cervical cerclage, predominantly outperforming ...

Gum’s the word — and a new study links chewing the right kind to a decrease in preterm birth and delivery of low-birthweight babies in an impoverished African country. “It surprised us all that such a ...