PREMATURE birth is a significant public health challenge, not only in Tanzania but also across the globe. It poses major ...

Preterm births are rising in Nepal as more couples marry and have children later in life, increasing health risks for ...

Feeding a baby can be hard — even more so when a baby is born prematurely because it can be more difficult for the mother to produce milk. That’s where many doctors and parents turn to infant formula ...

The number of 'extremely low birth weight infants' weighing less than 1.5 kg at birth has nearly doubled over the past 20 years, according to a survey. It was found that 9 out of 10 of these infants ...

Researchers reveal how antibiotic treatments in premature newborns can trigger long-lasting changes in the gut microbiome, increasing the risk of dangerous infections and longer hospital stays. Study: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chewing xylitol gum was associated with fewer preterm and late preterm births. Women who chewed xylitol gum also ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued new guidelines on deferred umbilical cord clamping in preterm babies, based on evidence showing that such delays save lives.

The evidence indicates that non-invasive monitoring (near-infrared spectroscopy; NIRS) of oxygen in brain tissue likely does not reduce death rates or short-term brain problems for very premature ...

Twins are more likely to arrive early, but many do well with the right care. Knowing the signs of premature labour can help you act fast. Getting organised early and talking to your care team can make ...