Previous spontaneous preterm full dilation caesarean delivery is associated with a higher likelihood of recurrent spontaneous preterm birth in the subsequent pregnancy.

HealthDay News — Higher maternal blood pressure increases the risk for multiple adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in BMC Medicine.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . In addition to asthma status, some asthma medications raise the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes.

Study shows higher mortality rates among individuals born preterm, with risks varying by gestational age and highest in early childhood. Study: Short-Term and Long-Term Mortality Risk After Preterm ...

Despite its status as one of the wealthiest nations in the world, experts say America’s health care system is in need of major improvements. That’s especially true for mothers and infants. Case in ...

Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of life. According to a new study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The IBD cohort had higher rates of preterm delivery and infants with low birthweight compared with the healthy ...

During pregnancy, expectant mothers often take steps to prepare for the arrival of their baby, such as taking vitamins and supplements and avoiding smoking or alcohol. While a typical pregnancy lasts ...