The rate of premature birth in the United States is climbing, according to the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes.
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US gets D+ grade for rising preterm birth rates, new report finds
November 29, 2022By
Being born very preterm or very low birthweight is associated with continued lower IQ performance into adulthood
June 1, 2021By
The average IQ of adults who were born very preterm (VP) or at a very low birth weight (VLBW) has been compared to adults born full term. Researchers have found VP/VLBW children may require special support in their education to boost their learning throughout childhood.
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Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex, risk of preterm birth
October 16, 2019By
A new study has identified markers of maternal stress — both physical and psychological — that may influence a baby’s sex and the likelihood of preterm birth.
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2016 Election Linked to Increase in Preterm Births Among U.S. Latina
July 19, 2019By
A significant jump in preterm births to Latina mothers living in the U.S. occurred in the nine months following the November 8, 2016 election of President Donald Trump, according to a study led by a researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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