Premature babies more likely to face anxiety issues later
Extremely low birth weight babies were found to be at increased risk for particular mental health problems, beginning in childhood and extending at least into their 30s, according to the study.
Feb 15, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy linked to increased risk of preterm birth
But Vitamin B12 deficiency during pregnancy was associated with a 21 per cent increased risk of giving birth prematurely.
Jan 26, 2017, 14:03 PM IST
Preterm birth: Causes and risk factors you need to know!
Although the specific cause of premature birth is unclear, certain factors may increase the risk of premature birth.
Nov 25, 2016, 10:37 AM IST
Calcium deposits in fetal membranes may cause preterm births
The study suggests that dietary or other interventions may prevent those preterm births.
Nov 10, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
Preemies may be at osteoporosis risk in adulthood: Study
During the last few weeks of pregnancy, the mother's body transfers calcium to the growing foetus to boost its bone development.
May 30, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Premature babies at greater of risk of osteoporosis in adulthood
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.
May 30, 2016, 14:16 PM IST
Parents stay more worried about kids born premature
Parents of very premature babies are more worried about their grown-up child's lives than parents whose babies are born in full term, says a study.
Mar 26, 2016, 13:46 PM IST
Bullying puts preemies at high depression, anxiety risk
The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, cautions parents, teachers and clinicians who need to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimisation on mental health.
Feb 17, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Preemies at greater risk of mental illness
One of every nine infants in the United States is born early and, thus, with increased risk of cognitive difficulties, problems with motor skills, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorders and anxiety.
Oct 19, 2015, 08:18 AM IST
Blocking light can brighten preemies' survival chances
The survival rate of preemies -- premature babies -- born between 26 to 31 weeks of gestation can be improved by blocking light from reaching the intravenously-fed infused nutritious mixture they depend on for survival, says a new study.
Sep 28, 2015, 20:31 PM IST
