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

St. Joseph Medical Center’s neonatal intensive care unit in Downtown Houston is caring for some of the region’s most fragile ...

Supporting preterm infant care through international cooperation and social responsibility initiatives ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration met Wednesday to discuss something that was once thought to be only science fiction: the use of artificial wombs that could potentially help premature babies ...

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Hundreds gathered at Broadway at the Beach for Saturday’s annual March for Babies walk hosted by March of Dimes. Raising money and awareness for healthcare for mothers and ...

A UCLA-led research team has discovered a molecular switch that determines whether tiny blood vessels in premature infants' ...

The health trajectory of premature infants includes significant morbidity, many healthcare visits, and high medication needs, especially during the first 5 years of life, new data indicated. The rate ...

Every year, thousands of babies arrive way too early — sometimes before 28 weeks. These tiny newborns face huge health risks ...

Despite innovative techniques to keep premature babies healthy, death rates and lingering health problems among extremely preterm babies remained unchanged for decades. Premature births, occurring ...

A study suggests giving oxygen at a concentration of 90 to 100 percent soon after birth could halve the risk of death for very premature babies that need help breathing. Giving very premature babies ...

Babies born preterm may face a life of lowered prospects. Adults who were preemies are less likely to achieve higher education or snag a high-paying job, researchers reported. Photo by Adobe ...

According to the March of Dimes, preterm birth and low birthweight-related health complications cause 37.5% of infant deaths ...