Infants born even a few weeks early face a markedly higher risk for severe RSV, with late-preterm babies more likely to land ...

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

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

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

Complications from preterm birth, defined as occurring before 37 weeks of gestation, are the leading cause of death among children under five. Rates of preterm birth range from 4-16% globally, leading ...

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

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 ...

The U.S. has landed another poor grade when it comes to preterm births, with festering disparities in outcomes for Black and Native women that are life-threatening, according to a new annual report.

AURORA, Colo. -- Atosiban, an oxytocin receptor antagonist available in Europe, was not superior to placebo in improving neonatal outcomes for threatened preterm birth between 30 and 34 weeks' ...

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 ...

The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. On Tuesday, the organization released its annual “report card” on ...