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When we looked at what this program is doing, we found a set of practices that can serve as a model for other counties in Florida and around the U.S. to lower preterm birth rates, saving money and, ...

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Introduction: Preterm birth (PTB), a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality, arises from complex maternal-fetal interactions with multifactorial origins. Emerging evidence suggests that ...

A large body of science has linked phthalates to a variety of serious health conditions, including premature birth and ...

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Kobi Ajayi founded and remains affiliated with EDEN Foundation, Nigeria, a local non-profit organization with a mission to improve preterm infant outcomes. Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest ...

The newest March of Dimes report gives the U.S. a D+ rating on preterm birth rates. IvanJekic/E+ via Getty Images Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began ...