Preterm Birth

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  Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution

  Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.

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  Longer, Intense Heatwaves Linked With Rise In Premature Births: Study

  The researchers found that over the 25-year period, preterm births increased by 2 per cent, while early-term births increased by 1 per cent.

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  Vitamin D Supplements During Pregnancy: Understanding The Importance

  According to the World Health Organisation, vitamin D deficiency is quite common among pregnant women and is associated with a higher risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, and other tissue-specific conditions.

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  Covid Led To Rise In Premature Births, Vaccines Helped Lower Them: Study

  COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US.

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  India Had World's Highest Number Of Preterm Births In 2020: Lancet Study

  India was followed by Pakistan, Nigeria, China, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the US, the researchers said.

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  Vitamin D: This Is Why And How You Can Add More Vitamin D To Your Kids' Diet

  Vitamin D is linked to healthier immune systems, stronger bones, less chance of preterm birth, and perhaps even illness prevention in kids.

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  Covid Vaccine Does Not Increase Pre-Term Birth Risk, Says Study

  COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with complications such as preterm birth or smaller than normal weight of babies, according to a study.

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  Covid During Pregnancy Linked With Higher Risk Of Preterm Birth: US Study

  People who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 while pregnant face a higher risk of having a very preterm birth, as well as any preterm birth, according to a large US study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Americas journal.

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  Progesterone Imbalance Causes Preterm Birth, Prolonged Labour

  According to a recent study, unbalanced progesterone signals can lead to preterm labour or prolonged labour in some pregnant women.

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  Quit Smoking To Lower Risk Of Premature Birth

  The findings showed that the probability of pre-term birth decreased with earlier smoking cessation in pregnancy -- up to a 20 per cent relative decrease if cessation occurred at the beginning of pregnancy.

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  Mothers-To-Be, Here's Why You Must Avoid Long Distance Travel

  According to a study, for pregnant women who commute over 80 km to work, each 16 km increased the probability of having a low-birth-weight baby 14 per cent.

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  Want To Avoid Premature Labour? Check Your Immunity: Here's How

  Researchers have found that having a strong immune system can help in preterm birth and premature labour. Read here to know some effective tips which can help in boosting your immunity during pregnancy.

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  Consuming Fish May Reduce Premature Birth Risk: Study

  According to a study published in the journal EbioMedicine, eating fish or taking a fish oil supplement may reduce the risk of preterm birth among pregnant women with low level of omega-3 fatty acids.

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  Pregnant Women, Beware! Physical Assault During Pregnancy May Increase Chances Of Preterm Birth

  Physical assault during pregnancy can increase rates of babies born at low birth weights, a new study has found. The purpose of the study is to highlight the incidence of violence during pregnancy on children as well as mothers.

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  Diabetes? Living Near Woods May Cut Risk of Elevated Blood Sugar: 5 Fruits That May Help Too

  Living near the nature or getting regular exposure to greenery may reduce the risk of a host of illnesses including Type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, preterm birth and stress