Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in comparison to those who receive standard care. This care model also significantly ...

Researchers at Boston Medical Center, working with colleagues at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and Harvard ...

Preterm birth rates increased significantly over the 10 years among families with lower incomes, rising from 9.7% in 2011 to ...

Disparities between Black and white mothers persisted across income levels ...

Study shows higher mortality rates among individuals born preterm, with risks varying by gestational age and highest in early childhood. Study: Short-Term and Long-Term Mortality Risk After Preterm ...

PREMATURE birth is a significant public health challenge, not only in Tanzania but also across the globe. It poses major risks to both newborns and mothers, contributing to high rates of infant ...

Preterm birth rates in the US show disparities by household income and race, with Black mothers having higher risks for ...

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 ...

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

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 ...