Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know. Obstetricians are very good at managing the process of birth. But when it comes to predicting whether a baby will be born in a ...

This serious bacterial infection is the most common cause of maternal care teams urging preterm delivery at less than 32 weeks gestation. These infections affect the amniotic sac, amniotic fluid, and ...

A full-term pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks. However, sometimes labour may start early. If labour starts after 20 weeks and before 37 weeks, then it is called preterm labour or premature labour. This ...

The U.S. has landed another poor grade when it comes to preterm births, with festering disparities in outcomes for Black and Native women that are life-threatening, according to a new annual report.

Over the past three years, it’s become more and more clear just how much COVID can ravage the body. For pregnant people in particular, the consequences of infection can be long-lasting and serious.

You've been counting down to your due date – but what if your body jumps the gun? Going into labor early doesn't always mean your baby's arriving right now, but it's still important to get checked.

Melissa Skala receives funding from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. Kristin Myers receives funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science ...