The risk for preterm birth was lower among women in high-risk social groups exposed to community-based midwife care.

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

Women who receive continuous care from community-based midwives have a significantly reduced risk of preterm birth in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In addition to asthma status, some asthma medications raise the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes.

Two recent studies have renewed interest in the usefulness of progesterone supplementation during pregnancy for the prevention of preterm delivery. [1,2] The studies are based on the theory that ...

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 ...

Despite its status as one of the wealthiest nations in the world, experts say America’s health care system is in need of major improvements. That’s especially true for mothers and infants. Case in ...

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 ...

Having a premature baby raises a woman's risk for heart attack or stroke later in life, according to a study published February 2 in Circulation at the start of American Heart Month. Lauren J. Tanz, ...

Women who receive the influenza or whooping cough vaccine during a twin pregnancy do not face a higher risk of birth complications, University of Queensland researchers have found. The study—which ...