One in 10 babies born this year will be born before or at 37 weeks of pregnancy, potentially developing problems with their ...

For many women, pregnancy can come with unexpected challenges including preterm labor and other health complications.

Although medical technology and advancements in preterm care have improved survival rates for premature babies, there may be ...

A typical human pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but most parents know this number is only a rough estimate.   Babies are born on a seemingly unpredictable timeline, with a normal pregnancy ranging from 38 ...

Scientists have discovered a molecular timer in mice that governs pregnancy length, offering new insights into preterm birth ...

A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the health care system fails to ...

A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown by the largest survey ...

doctors at Nethradhama Super Speciality Eye Hospital in Bengaluru successfully restored the vision of a premature infant born at 31 weeks gestation. Weighing only 1.05 kg at birth, the baby was ...