Preterm Births

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  Cold Conditions, Pollution Increase Preterm Births Risk, Warn Doctors

  Exposure to extreme cold conditions coupled with pollution increases the risk of preterm births and a rise in blood pressure in expectant mothers, doctors have warned.

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  Infant Loses 5 Fingers, Chennai Hospital Ordered To Pay Compensation

  The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain and suffering caused.

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  Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals

  Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.

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  Stress During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Brain Before Birth, Says Study; Follow These Tips To Manage Stress

  High stress levels in pregnancy may contribute to several issues such as high blood pressure, which may increase the chance of preterm labor or low birth weight.

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  Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds

  The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.

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  Does Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Health Of Newborns?

  Maternal Health: This article explores how vitamin D deficiency in mothers can impact their babies and why addressing it is vital.

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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.