Steroid medications given before preterm birth improve lung and placental function, research shows
A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study ...
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Biomarker test can improve neonatal outcomes for preterm births
Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37 th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the ...
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Born too late? Blame climate change, Australian study shows
No one was worried about climate change back in 1956 when the Poni-Tails recorded their doo-wop classic "Born Too Late," but ...
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Low vitamin D in first trimester linked to higher preterm birth risk and reduced fetal length
Maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy is crucial for fetal growth and may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according ...
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Biomarker Screening in Second Trimester May Improve Neonatal Outcomes
AURORA, Colo. -- Among those at low-risk for preterm birth, a blood-based biomarker screening test during the second ...
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Born too late? Climate change may be delaying births
New research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of climate change ...
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What to expect when you’re expecting during a climate crisis
A study by Wits University found that rising global temperatures increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including ...
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Low Vitamin D in First Trimester Tied to Worse Outcomes
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with ...
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Pregnant Patients With T2D See Pluses and Minuses With Semaglutide
Patients with T2D are at higher risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes like preeclampsia, preterm birth, and neonatal ...