Preterm birth

Heart abnormalities from premature birth can be corrected with exercise in young adulthood

Posted By ANI, May 06, 2019 at 10:59am

A new study presented at EuroCMR 2019, has revealed that a short exercise programme may improve overall cardiac performance and subtle abnormalities in cardiac function in preterm adults.
Premature birth raises the risk of chronic kidney disease: Study

Posted By ANI, May 03, 2019 at 10:38am

In a study published in the Journal of the BMJ, it was identified that preterm and early term birth are strong risk factors for the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD) from childhood into mid-adulthood.
Quit smoking during pregnancy to reduce the risk of preterm births: Study

Posted By ANI, April 20, 2019 at 03:00pm

According to a study published in the Journal of JAMA Network Open, smoking during pregnancy was associated with low birth weight, delayed intrauterine development, preterm birth, infant mortality, and long-term developmental delays.
Miscarriage: Omega-3 fatty acids can help avert pregnancy complications

Posted By Editorial Team, February 08, 2019 at 12:34pm

Want to avoid miscarriage? A study by Columbia University Irving Medical Center shows that Omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil can help you have a healthy and successful pregnancy.
Omega-3 consumption may reduce the risk of preterm birth, confirms study

Posted By Editorial Team, November 16, 2018 at 06:39pm

Premature babies are at higher risk of a range of long-term conditions including developmental delay, visual impairment and learning difficulties.
Study finds benefits of breast milk in premature baby’s brain development

Posted By Sudhakar Jha, September 24, 2018 at 07:08pm

Delivered a premature child and worried about his brain development? Study finds that breast milk can help in their cognitive abilities.
Preterm babies are more likely to suffer from these 5 conditions

Posted By Upneet Pansare, September 20, 2018 at 10:16am

A research has found that preterm birth is linked to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Here are some conditions that parents of preterm babies need to be cautious about.
Being around nature may cut diabetes, heart disease risk

Posted By Agencies, July 07, 2018 at 04:16pm

Our study shows that the size of these benefits can be enough to have a meaningful clinical impact
Researchers find reasons for what causes pre-term labour?

Posted By Agencies, April 30, 2018 at 03:06pm

The researchers think the foetal immune system becomes triggered in a case of mistaken identity.
Living near oil and gas facilities increases risk of diseases

Posted By ANI, April 10, 2018 at 01:44pm

If you are living near oil and gas facilities, chances are you could be at higher risk of diseases, according to a study.
Baby care tip #52 – Give enough skin-to-skin care to your preterm baby

Posted By Debjani Arora, March 08, 2018 at 08:14pm

Kangaroo care is one of the best ways to provide warmth, care and nourish your preterm baby.
Women at the age of 40 and above have an increased risk of preterm birth

Posted By Agencies, February 02, 2018 at 10:16am

Women who plan for a baby at the age of 40 and above may increase the risk of delivering preterm births before the 37th week of pregnancy.
Expert tips on how to take care of a preterm baby

Posted By Agencies, December 04, 2017 at 12:39pm

Preterm babies may easily develop hypoglycaemia (low sugar levels) and jaundice which may require frequent monitoring.
Rainbow Children’s Hospital hosts a memorable graduation ceremony for the preterm survivors of its NICU University on World Prematurity day

Posted By Editorial Team, November 18, 2017 at 10:20am

Premature birth is known to be the leading cause of death among children under five worldwide,
World Prematurity Day: 5 shocking facts about premature babies

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, November 17, 2017 at 05:59pm
Ahmedabad hospital horror- nine newborns die in one day

Posted By Agencies, October 29, 2017 at 10:29am

The newborns breathed their last on Saturday at Intensive Care Unit of the hospital.
AI may help evaluate brain maturity in preterm infants

Posted By Agencies, October 28, 2017 at 02:50pm

Researchers have developed a method based on machine learning, that can evaluate the development of a premature infant's brain.
Simple test may predict preterm births

Posted By Agencies, September 07, 2017 at 11:59am

A simple test of cervical mucus may reveal pregnant women's risk of going into labour too early.
Shocking! Woman delivers baby in the toilet; doctors pulled up for negligence

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, September 01, 2017 at 05:13pm

"The baby got stuck in the commode."
Pregnant women exposed to extreme heat may delivering preterm babies

Posted By Agencies, August 10, 2017 at 10:08am

Exposure to temperature extremes can adversely impact birth outcomes.