Preterm birth has lasting effects into adulthood, with very premature individuals struggling to form romantic relationships and having fewer children, according to the Bavarian Longitudinal Study.

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 ...

Bringing a baby into the world is filled with joy, anticipation, and a bit of worry. Sometimes, the journey starts sooner than expected. When a baby is born before 37 weeks, it’s called a premature ...

Professor of Obstetrics at King’s College London and chair of the FIGO Preterm Birth Committee (2012-23)., King's College London Worldwide in 2020 a baby died every 40 seconds because of complications ...

One of the critical factors contributing to the rise in premature births is the increase in risk factors such as maternal age, multiple pregnancies, infections, and lifestyle choices. [iStockphoto] At ...

Large study finds that chewing xylitol gum twice daily during pregnancy reduces risk of preterm birth in regions with high rates. Study: A cluster randomized trial of xylitol chewing gum for ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio received a D grade — and the United States overall earned a D+ grade — in the recently released 2025 March of Dimes Report Card. Ohio was among 21 states, along with Washington, ...