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Premature birth

Will Your Premature Baby Face Health Problems? Expert Busts 5 Common Myths

Although having a premature birth can raise the likelihood of developing certain health problems, many preemies go on to lead healthy lives with the right and timely intervention. A doctor shares his insights.

Mar 20, 2024, 13:01 PM IST

Planning for a baby at 40? It could increase risk of preterm birth

The findings of the study, published in the journal Plos, also mentioned that the mothers who are aged between 30-34 years have the lowest risk of prematurity.

Feb 02, 2018, 10:35 AM IST

How preterm birth may affect baby's language skills decoded

Ultrasound studies reveal, for example, that, beginning at least as early as 25 weeks into gestation, foetuses will blink or move in response to externally produced sounds, he said.

Jan 16, 2018, 18:02 PM IST

Rare twist of fate: Twins born a year apart from each other

Identical twins are known to be born at a rate of almost four per 1000 births across the globe.

Jan 03, 2018, 11:52 AM IST

Meet the youngest preemie born within just 24 weeks in Andhra Pradesh

The mother of the baby opted for IVF, but unfortunately, the baby was born nearly four months earlier than the due date – that is within 24 weeks of gestation – on September 8, 2017.

Dec 27, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Preemies with brain injuries more at depression risk: Study

For the study, published in the journal eLife, the team used a combination of PET and MRI scans of the brain to identify the precise changes to chemistry and structure of the brain following early brain damage.

Nov 28, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

World Prematurity Day: Famous people who were born early

Babies born these early face complications that are inversely related to gestation.

Nov 17, 2017, 13:31 PM IST

10-year-old boy turns saviour after he delivers baby brother, saves mother – Read

Jayden kneeled down beside Ashly, grabbed his brother's feet and with complete precision, helped free his brother from the breech, as per his mother's instrcutions.

Aug 22, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Premature newborns' vital signs to be monitored by new wireless camera system

The optical system cameras are sensitive enough to detect minute changes in skin colour.

Apr 10, 2017, 23:44 PM IST

Premature birth may lead to health problems in adolescence: Study

As per the Swedish study, pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term.

Jan 21, 2017, 12:45 PM IST

Preterm babies may develop early language skills

A study showed that preterm infants developed a robust early link between language and cognition

Jan 08, 2017, 14:22 PM IST

Immune cells key to preventing premature birth identified

In a study that could lead to a new therapeutic approach to preventing premature birth, researchers have discovered the critical function of a type of mother's immune cells -- B lymphocytes -- in resisting pre-term birth triggered by inflammation.

Dec 23, 2016, 23:28 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

Premature babies can become healthy with specialised care

Premature babies are those born before 37 weeks of gestation. Although some premature babies show normal growth, some may have continuing problems that adversely effect their growth and development.

Nov 24, 2016, 11:51 AM IST

Deaf women may have pre-term or low birth weight babies

Babies born to women with hearing loss are more likely at risk of being born premature and or have low birth weight, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

Women who deliver prematurely have higher nutrients in milk

Previous research has demonstrated that breast milk from women who give birth prematurely is different from breast milk from women who give birth to full-term babies.

Aug 11, 2016, 10:55 AM IST