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Pain study tests morphine for effectiveness on premature babies
Administration of oral morphine (100μg/kg) to non-ventilated premature infants has the potential for harm without analgesic effectiveness, a study concludes.
Review estimates levels of preterm birth in 2014
A global preterm birth rate has been estimated at 10.6% for 2014, new analysis has found. It equates to an estimated 14.8 million live preterm births.
New standards set benchmark for preterm and sick babies’ care
The European Standards of Care for Newborn Health have been published, setting a new benchmark for the care of preterm and ill babies.
Preterm birth rates highest in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, research says
A new paper estimates that nearly 11% of all live births were preterm in 2014, with 81% of them occurring in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.
Long-term prognosis for extremely premature babies can change ‘rapidly’ post birth, study shows
For extremely preterm infants, changes occur rapidly after birth in terms of long-term prognosis and major neurodevelopmental disability, research finds.
Local investigations into baby deaths have improved, says RCOG
A progress report reveals improvement of local investigations into baby deaths and brain injuries that happened during childbirth.
Breastmilk benefits preterm babies’ brain development
Breastfeeding premature babies results in infants’ better brain development than feeding with formula, a study finds.
Low omega-3 in pregnancy linked to preterm birth
According to new research, low concentrations of certain long chain fatty acids may be a strong risk factor for preterm birth.
Parents’ mental health affected by neonatal care
New research reveals that 80% of parents whose babies were admitted into neonatal care think that their mental health suffered after their experience.