The danger of preterm labor is that it will lead to the birth of a baby that has not fully developed, and therefore has a high risk of complications. About 10% of all pregnancies result in ...

The preterm birth rate in the USA is nearing 13%. The recent rise has been attributed to increased indicated preterm births and multiple births following artificial conceptions. There are few ...

Heatwaves pose serious risks for pregnant women, increasing chances of dehydration, heat exhaustion, and complications for ...

The maternal mortality crisis gets the spotlight—but what about the Black women who survive childbirth, yet lose a part of ...

Preterm births—before 37 weeks—pose health risks for babies and emotional strain on families. Experts explain causes like maternal illness, fetal issues, and poor prenatal care. Read on to know who’s ...

OmegaQuant shared the news that the Office of Dietary Supplements updated its guidance for health professionals regarding the ...

The American Lung Association is concerned about the funding cuts being made at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ...

Roughly 200 nurses, parents, and community members packed a town hall meeting in Houlton Wednesday night to urge Houlton ...

Women's Health. 2008;4(6):625-638. Usage of tocolytics in Europe probably varies from that of the USA. Europeans more often employ the use of tractocile (atosiban), which is an oxytocin receptor ...