Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

Preterm birth - defined as delivery before the 37 th week of pregnancy - is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the ...

Preterm birth―defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy—is one of the leading causes of infant deaths in the ...

Expectant mothers in these areas often lack access to early and consistent prenatal care, a critical intervention that ...

Researchers discovered a molecular timer that gets activated in the first days of pregnancy and influences when mice give ...

Preterm labour means labour that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Babies born this early can have lifelong health ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

Previous trials have used a wide range of doses, from 60-150 mg daily. In terms of prophylaxis for people at high risk of ...

"Our retrospective cohort study found no significant association between preterm birth and the diagnosis of autism spectrum ...

A typical human pregnancy lasts 40 weeks, but most parents know this number is only a rough estimate. Babies are born on a ...

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.