Hypothermia incurred during delivery room resuscitation continues to cause morbidity in infants <29 weeks gestation. Three recent trials have shown that wrapping such infants instead of drying ...

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

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The birth of a baby before completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy is known as preterm delivery or preterm birth. Studies show that up to 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely. Babies born early can have ...

Twenty-two weeks into my pregnancy, my husband and I sat in one of the exam rooms at Mass General Hospital in Boston, talking with my ob about the possibility of a delivery in the next few weeks. An ...

Using corticosteroids in mothers at risk for late preterm delivery reduced the incidence of severe respiratory complications in their babies, new research indicates. The new study enrolled more than 2 ...

Preterm birth is a global problem, but a far greater number of preterm babies born in low-income countries die than in high-income settings. Migraine During Pregnancy Elevates The Risk Of Preterm ...

Nov. 4 (UPI) --Exposure to high-temperature climates during pregnancy increases an expectant mother's risk for preterm delivery and stillbirth, an analysis published Wednesday by BMJ found. The review ...

Doctors have long debated over the optimal time to deliver mothers with pre-eclampsia in late pregnancy (after 34 but before 37 completed weeks). This is because too early delivery compromises the ...

Q: Which specialist doctor to consult for stress during pregnancy? A: An obstetrician-gynecologist can generally help with regular, normal stress related to pregnancy. If there is severe stress or a ...