Some states, especially in the Southeastern US, have large disparities in breastfeeding among racial groups, making clear the need to lower barriers for breastfeeding in the workplace and elsewhere.
Premature babies are at risk of impaired brain development, but adjusting the nutrients in intravenous feeding solutions may help reduce that risk.
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Premature infants are at risk of impaired brain development. Adding creatine to the intravenous solution used to feed them may lower that risk.
Mothers need to be introduced to the kangaroo mother care method through counsel and practice, a process that requires patience and ultimately, time.
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We still don’t know if being in lockdown during the pandemic really does lead to fewer premature babies, as some people report. Maybe we’re trying too hard to find some good news.
New guidance recommends lifesaving treatment for extremely premature babies – but what does this mean for an abortion cut off at a similar gestation? An ethicist takes a look.
Bonding in a busy hopsital can be tough for new parents and premature babies.
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A new program has been show to help parents of preemies use their voice to foster their premature baby’s language development. The findings are hopeful, the researchers behind the program say.
Up to 70% of women develop gingivitis during their pregnancy but not many seek dental treatment for bleeding gums. This could be detrimental for their babies.
A mother holds the foot of her premature baby. Prematurity is the most common cause of neonatal death globally.
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In developed countries, the main causes of preterm deaths are well known and studied.But in low resource countries, the causes are much less understood.
Delivering twins is a balance between preventing pregnancy complications and the dangers of prematurity. New research suggests there is an optimum time.
Preterm babies are at significant risk of health and development problems, highlighting the need to get prevention strategies right.
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New research has found a commonly used method of preventing early or pre-term birth (delivery of a baby before 37 weeks) may in fact be causing more to occur, and leading to further problems.
Parents of very preterm infants are at far higher risk of depression and anxiety than parents of healthy full-term babies.
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