Preterm children aged 0–2 years show lower growth rates and IGF-1 levels compared to full-term peers
Preterm babies grow slower due to biology and environment factors
This cohort study followed preterm children aged 0–2 years and compared them to full-term children. Growth rates for length, weight, and hea…
New research shows biology and environment slow preterm baby growth, giving doctors better tools to help them catch up.
Extended Caffeine Therapy Reduces Intermittent Hypoxia Burden in Very Preterm Infants in Randomized Trial
Giving Caffeine a Longer Ride
This randomized clinical trial enrolled 160 infants <30 weeks + 6 days gestational age to evaluate extended caffeine therapy versus placebo.…
Extending caffeine treatment for premature babies until 43 weeks reduced dangerous oxygen drops and lowered inflammation markers.
Full milk feeds from birth show no difference in hospital stay but lower costs for preterm infants.
Does feeding preterm babies full milk from birth shorten their hospital stay?
This randomized controlled trial in 2088 preterm infants born at 30+0 to 32+6 weeks' gestation compared full milk feeds from birth to gradua…
Starting full milk feeds from birth for preterm babies costs slightly less but does not shorten hospital stays compared to gradual feeding w…
Factors associated with time to discharge among preterm neonates in a Ugandan NICU retrospective cohort study.
Why Some Preterm Babies Stay in the NICU Longer
This retrospective cohort study analyzed 847 preterm neonates admitted to a Ugandan NICU to identify predictors of discharge. Median time to…
Better prenatal care and local support help preterm babies go home sooner, with 70% leaving the hospital within four weeks in rural Uganda.
Systematic review examines placental biology and social context in Black and African American women with pregnancy complications.
The Organ That Records Stress, Racism, and Poverty — Before Birth
This systematic review investigates factors including placental biology, genetic variation, and socioeconomic exposures among Black and Afri…
The placenta records stress, racism, and poverty before birth, shaping higher complication rates for Black women through biology shaped by t…
Review of Treg-targeting strategies for pregnancy complications lacks reported outcomes or safety data
Review of Treg therapies for pregnancy complications shows mixed early results
This narrative review examines therapeutic strategies targeting regulatory T cells (Tregs) for conditions including recurrent implantation f…
New therapies targeting immune cells called Tregs show early promise for pregnancy complications like miscarriage and pre-eclampsia, but evi…
Self-reported racial discrimination associated with postpartum depression and low birth weight in pregnant women.
Discrimination Linked to Baby's Low Weight and Mom's Mood
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1,473,417 participants assessed associations between self-reported interpersonal racial discrimi…
Experiencing racism during pregnancy is a serious health risk that doctors must address to keep moms and babies safe.
Systematic review links neutrophil extracellular trap dysregulation to pregnancy complications
Web of White Blood Cells Linked to Pregnancy Risks
A systematic review of emerging evidence indicates that dysregulation of neutrophil extracellular trap (NET) formation and clearance is stro…
A sticky web of white blood cells meant to fight germs can instead trigger serious pregnancy risks like preeclampsia and preterm birth when …
Brain age gap shows neurodevelopmental delays in preterm neonates and worsens after CHD surgery
Brain Age Gap Reveals Hidden Delays in Preemies and Heart Defects
An observational study of 1056 MRI scans from preterm neonates (n=90) and neonates with congenital heart disease (CHD, n=160) found a progre…
Babies born too early or with heart defects show hidden brain delays that standard scans miss, revealing a silent lag in their development.
Breast Milk Receipt Rates Vary by Gestational Age in 2017 U.S. Birth Cohort
How many babies born in 2017 received breast milk? The answer varies.
An observational study of infants born to U.S. residents in 2017 found breast milk receipt rates were 71.3% for extremely preterm, 76.0% for…
In 2017, only 71.3% of extremely premature babies received breast milk compared to 84.6% of full-term infants across the U.S.
Cervical pessary versus progesterone for preterm birth prevention in twin pregnancy with short cervix
For twin pregnancies with a short cervix, does a cervical pessary help prevent early birth?
A small, single-center RCT in 34 individuals with twin pregnancy and cervical length ≤38 mm compared cervical pessary to vaginal progesteron…
For twin pregnancies with a short cervix, a new study found that daily vaginal progesterone led to fewer complications and less early birth …
Meta-Analysis: HS in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Odds of Gestational Diabetes, Preterm Birth, Birth Defects
Does a painful skin condition raise pregnancy risks? A new review finds it's linked to diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and birth defects.
A meta-analysis of four retrospective cohort studies (n=15,189,175 pregnancies) found maternal hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was associated …
Living with hidradenitis suppurativa raises risks for gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and birth defects during pregnancy, according to …