For the second year in a row, the March of Dimes gave Arkansas an F for its preterm birth rate in a report that also ...

A common pressure point for expectant mothers is the fear of preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks) and the pervasive ...

“Studies elsewhere have associated the increasing trend to increased use of fertility drugs, twin pregnancies, previous ...

Sailesh Kotecha's family settled in London after being expelled from Uganda in 1972. Given his strong interest in human biology, he opted to study medicine. He was awarded a scholarship to study at ...

Air pollution begins harming babies as early as the first trimester, disrupting foetal growth, immunity and lung development.

The microbiome in the vagina has received less attention than its cousin in the gut – but a well-balanced vaginal microbiome ...

A new report card from the nonprofit March of Dimes gives Oklahoma a “D” for infant and maternal health, highlighting ongoing ...

An Emory University study, published Friday by Science Advances, provides the first evidence that exposure to higher ...

A baby who was born weighing just under 1lb. is now thriving and “an extraordinary medical success,” according to the German ...

New moms in Chesapeake can now receive important postpartum care without having to leave their homes, thanks to Chesapeake ...

Learn how to care for your preterm baby at home with simple, parent-friendly tips. From feeding and sleep routines to hygiene ...

Just a week after a Chicago mother gave birth along the roadside following a premature discharge from the hospital, the ...