Preterm birth rates are worsening across the country, with 21 states seeing higher rates this year compared with last year. According to the data collected by March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization ...

Doctors can determine your risk—or chance—of having a second preterm birth by getting a thorough history and review of your past pregnancies. In fact, doctors have identified many risk factors for ...

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A baby is preterm if born before 37 weeks of gestational age. Preterm births can be caused by health conditions in the birthing parent and can lead to developmental complications in babies. Asian and ...

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 ...

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports emphasizes the importance of reducing exposure to air pollutants during pregnancy to prevent adverse outcomes like preterm birth and lower ...