Husbands' self-esteem linked to lower risk of preterm birth in partners
A husband's optimism and confidence may play a crucial, if often unseen, role in helping babies arrive healthy and on time.
Nov 8, 2025
0
76
Urogenital Diseases: News and Research on Obstetric Labor, Premature
MeSH tree: C12.050.703.420.491
Study reveals stark socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal units across England and Wales
A new study using data from all NHS neonatal units in England and Wales has found that mortality rates among babies admitted for specialist care vary significantly depending on socioeconomic background and ethnicity.
Nov 5, 2025
0
12
Wildfire smoke exposure during pregnancy linked to higher risk of preterm birth
About 10% of American babies are born prematurely. Birth before 37 weeks can lead to a cascade of health risks, both immediate and long-term, making prevention a vital tool for improving public health over generations.
Nov 3, 2025
0
20
More reproductive care encouraged for those with chronic kidney disease
A study from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine calls for more extensive nephrology fellowship training on reproductive health and the development of national guidelines on contraceptive counseling when treating ...
Nov 3, 2025
0
9
Study shows Australian preterm birth prevention program is working
New data has shown that an initiative to reduce preterm births in Australia has led to a significant decrease in rates of potentially harmful early birth and improved pregnancy outcomes for women across the country.
Oct 29, 2025
0
14
Q&A: Surgeons share lessons from 100 fetoscopic spina bifida repairs
In 2019, Children's Hospital Los Angeles was part of a multi-institution collaboration that was the first in the Western U.S. to perform a completely laparoscopic repair of fetal spina bifida. Now, the team is marking a major ...
Oct 23, 2025
0
7
For pregnant people, extreme heat comes with extra risks
Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered.
Oct 23, 2025
0
8
Science for living: Addressing the growing OB/GYN shortage and maternity care crisis
The United States continues to face a growing maternal health crisis. Despite being one of the most resource-rich nations in the world, America has the highest maternal mortality rate among wealthy countries and it's worsening. ...
Oct 23, 2025
0
13
Some babies born 8–10 weeks early can be safely fed milk without risk of gut complications
A major study has found that babies born between 8 and 10 weeks early can be fed with milk through a tube in their stomach straight after birth rather than being given intravenous feeds through a drip.
Oct 21, 2025
0
9
More omega-3s, please! Chicago parents need more EPA, DHA in their diets
A new survey-based study from Northwestern University, which examined the diets of parents across every Chicago neighborhood, has found that parental intake of omega-3 fatty acids falls below recommended levels, with women ...
Oct 21, 2025
0
11
