https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/preterm-birth
May 10, 2023 - Every year, an estimated 15 million babies are born preterm (before 37 completed weeks of gestation), and this number is rising.
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https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/deaths-from-preterm-birth-complications
May 17, 2024 - The estimated death rate from neonatal preterm birth complications in children under five years old, per 100,000.
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https://give.brighamandwomens.org/category/news-and-stories/
Neonatologist and researcher Mandy Belfort, MD, MPH, is enhancing nutrition in the NICU to help babies born preterm achieve the healthiest possible future.
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https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/11/19/us-preterm-birth-worsening-including-in-petrochemical-polluted-louisiana
March of Dimes issued their annual report on US rates of preterm birth on November 17. The findings are a gut punch.
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https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/signs-of-labor/am-i-in-premature-labor/
Learn the signs of preterm labor and what actions your healthcare provider might take to ensure your baby's health and safety.
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https://www.babycenter.com/pregnancy/health-and-safety/preterm-labor-and-birth_1055
Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and your baby safe.
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https://www.babycenter.com/health/illness-and-infection/will-covid-19-increase-the-risk-of-preterm-birth_40008796
Getting COVID-19 while pregnant definitely increases your risk of preterm birth. One expert explains why.
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https://www.cdc.gov/maternal-infant-health/preterm-birth/index.html
Increase awareness about preterm birth, including the prevalence and related complications.
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https://yoursay.plos.org/2024/10/beginning-new-lives-preterm-infant-and-mothers-coping/
Nov 25, 2024 - Researchers share the importance of providing coping strategies for new mothers experiencing depression and anxiety from preterm birth.
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https://bmjgroup.com/study-sheds-more-light-on-long-term-developmental-risks-of-preterm-birth/
Jun 4, 2024 - Higher risks faced by these children and their families should not be underestimated, say researchers Children born moderately (32-33 weeks) or late preterm...
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https://www.healthshots.com/preventive-care/family-care/all-about-preterm-birth/
Nov 16, 2024 - Preterm birth is a leading cause of infant mortality worldwide. This World Prematurity Day, let's understand why this happens and how to prevent it.
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https://www.gatesfoundation.org/ideas/articles/partners-india-kangaroos
Learn how immediate kangaroo mother care could save 150,000 premature babies annually. New WHO guidelines recommend this life-saving technique for all preterm...
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https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20251231/earlyonset-preeclampsia-may-cause-developmental-delay-in-preterm-children
Early-onset preeclampsia was associated with increased risk for delayed early-childhood development in the domain of problem-solving among preterm children,...
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https://www.openpr.com/news/4333550/neonatal-care-equipment-market-driven-by-rising-preterm-births
Press release - The Insight Partners - Neonatal Care Equipment Market Driven by Rising Preterm Births and Advancements in NICU Technologies - published on...
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https://www.bapm.org/resources/80-perinatal-management-of-extreme-preterm-birth-before-27-weeks-of-gestation-2019
A BAPM Framework for Practice
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https://www.parents.com/can-a-blood-test-predict-preterm-birth-8756591
The lead researcher says she hopes this becomes a part of routine prenatal care.
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https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/preemie/Pages/your-premature-babys-nutrition-needs-what-to-know-about-breast-milk-fortifiers-and-preterm-formulas.aspx
Premature babies often have extra health challenges and nutritional needs. Here are science-based insights that can help you partner with your child's...
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https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/birth/signs-and-symptoms-preterm-labor
Labor before 37 weeks may cause severe problems for your baby. Know the signs of preterm labor and what to do if you go into labor early.
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https://www.who.int/news/item/14-11-2025-who-promotes-lifesaving-intervention-for-small-and-preterm-babies-on-first-official-world-prematurity-day
Nov 14, 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) is marking its first official observance of World Prematurity Day with the launch of a new global clinical practice guide...
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https://feminist.org/news/australia-solves-the-preterm-birth-crisis-the-prevention-program-the-us-needs-to-adopt/
Nov 12, 2025 - Australia’s nationwide preterm birth prevention program is a medical success and one the United States could learn from. A “preterm birth” is...
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https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/ai-nutrition-preemies-infant.html
Mar 26, 2025 - AI-powered IV nutrition recommendations may improve care for premature infants, save time, and reduce errors, according to a Stanford Medicine study.
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