Transfusions with higher red blood cell levels do not improve preterm baby outcomes
(George Mason University) National Institutes of Health-funded randomized clinical trial is the largest study to-date to compare thresholds for blood transfusions in premature babies, offers guidance for health care providers. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 31, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Suicide risk and prematurity: a study with pregnant adolescents - Soares MC, de Matos MB, da Cunha GK, Leite CF, Caruccio HS, Trettim JP, Scholl CC, Rubin BB, Coelho FMC, Quevedo LA, Pinheiro RT, Pinheiro KAT.
OBJECTIVE: To verify the association between mood and anxiety disorders, and suicide risk during pregnancy and their relationship with premature birth in a population of pregnant adolescents attending prenatal care in the public health system of Pelotas, a... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care reduces maternal anxiety
(University of Helsinki) Premature births are stressful experiences that increase the risk of anxiety for mothers and may hinder the development of interaction between mother and infant. A new study indicates that the combination of singing and kangaroo care boosts the wellbeing of the mothers of preterm infants, also making it easier for them to establish a connection with their baby. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - December 14, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Mothers ’ stress may lead to preterm births, faster aging in children
This study is among the first to point out that, yes, it does matter.“It may even be more influential than prenatal health because some of what is put in motion before conception may be hard to stop during pregnancy,” she added. “For example, a mother with dysregulated immune function due to stress may be at risk when she becomes pregnant. The abundance of stre ss for low-income parents is potent and potentially high risk for them and their children.”These findings, Dunkel Schetter said, support the case for devoting more resources to programs for preconception health and well-being.Both studies were funded by the ...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - November 30, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Preemie Babies End Up Hospitalized More as Kids
FRIDAY, Nov. 27, 2020 -- Children born prematurely have a higher risk of hospitalization later on than those born at full term, a new study says.
Health problems are common in premature babies, though the risk falls as they grow up. But researchers... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 27, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Premature Birth Tied to Increased Depression Risk
Girls born before 28 weeks of gestation were at three times the risk of those born full term. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Children and Childhood Mental Health and Disorders Pregnancy and Childbirth Depression (Mental) Source Type: news
Tanzania: Amana Hospital Gets Alms for Premature Babies' Care
[Daily News] PREMATURE Babies Organisation has stepped in to provide medical equipment support to Amana Regional Referral Hospital in Dar es Salaam aimed at reducing deaths of premature babies. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - November 20, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news
Premature Birth Rates Are Down During Coronavirus, According To Studies
Preterm birth can have lasting implications for both babies and their parents and World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness for these complications. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 17, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Alice Broster, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation Source Type: news
Heat Waves May Be Bad for Your Pregnancy
Each one-degree Celsius increase in temperature was associated with a 5 percent increase in preterm birth and a 5 percent increase in stillbirth. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Nicholas Bakalar Tags: Temperature Premature Babies Pregnancy and Childbirth Stillbirth Source Type: news
High temperatures increases risk of premature births, says study
A new study from the University of the Witwatersrand found the risk of pregnant women giving birth prematurely or having a stillbirth rose by about 5% per 2F increase in temperature (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 4, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
'Gross violation': Australian women invasively searched at Doha airport after 'fetus' found
Thirteen Australian women have been forced into invasive physical searches after airport terminal staff found a premature baby abandoned... (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - October 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Recognizing Miscarriage as an Occasion for Grief
Many people experiencing miscarriages feel isolated or blame themselves, often because pregnancy loss is still veiled in secrecy. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perri Klass, M.D. Tags: Pregnancy and Childbirth Grief (Emotion) Babies and Infants Infant Mortality Premature Babies Miscarriages Parenting Source Type: news
Did Lockdowns Lower Premature Births? A New Study Adds Evidence
Dutch researchers say the “impact was real,” adding to hopes that doctors will learn more about factors contributing to preterm birth. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - October 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Elizabeth Preston Tags: Premature Babies Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Netherlands Research Quarantines Women and Girls Lancet Public Health (Journal) your-feed-science your-feed-healthcare Source Type: news
COVID Triggers Premature Births in Infected Moms COVID Triggers Premature Births in Infected Moms
Of 445 live births reported, 12.6% were premature, which the CDC defined as before 37 weeks. That rate is about 25% higher than the rate of premature births for the general population, the CDC said.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Coronavirus May Increase Premature Births, Studies Suggest
New studies provide more evidence that pregnant women may get severe Covid-19 symptoms and have an increased risk of pregnancy loss. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - September 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Roni Caryn Rabin Tags: Women and Girls Pregnancy and Childbirth Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Premature Babies Stillbirth Research Centers for Disease Control and Prevention your-feed-science your-feed-health Source Type: news
