A similar trend was observed among dyads with household income at 100-199% of the federal poverty level, with preterm birth rates rising from 7.8% in 2011 to 10.0% ( P <0.001) in 2021. Preterm birth ...

“Adverse events in any infant following the use of a probiotic are a concern to the FDA. We especially want to make clear that products containing live microorganisms may present serious risks to ...

The rate of premature birth in the United States remains high, especially in the southern region of the country, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes. The group’s ...

The U.S. remains "among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth." The United States continues to be one of the "most dangerous developed nations" for childbirth, according to a new report ...

U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks. The news comes weeks after the agency announced it was ...

Sonia Hassan receives funding from Wayne State University. The Office of Women's Health receives funding from the Total Health Care Foundation and the Detroit Medical Center Foundation. Hala Ouweini ...

Early life pain exposure alters brain development in preterm infants, particularly female infants, according to a new study. The observational cohort study collected and analyzed data from 150 infants ...

New research shows that daily doses of instrumental lullabies can help preterm infants sleep better and feel more comfortable in the NICU, opening the door to innovative care practices that support ...

Most moderate-to-late–preterm infants need nutritional support until they are feeding exclusively on their mother’s breast milk. Evidence to guide nutrition strategies for these infants is lacking. We ...