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New research looks at brain development after premature birth
A research team has been looking into the effects being born ‘too early’ has on the brain and how to improve the future outcome for preterm babies.
Photo exhibition captures premature babies
A photography exhibition showing the lives of premature babies and their parents on a neonatal unit has been developed to commemorate World Prematurity Day.
World Prematurity Day 2017
Taking place today (17 November), World Prematurity Day aims to raise awareness of premature birth and the impact it has on families across the world.
New premature birth research centre
A new centre investigating the causes of premature birth is opening at Imperial College London.RCM commends London trust for introduction of paid leave for parents of premature babies
The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has commended University College London Hospitals (UCLH) on its introduction of extra support and paid leave to staff whose babies have been born prematurely or for those who may need extra special care.
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.
Rise in preterm births linked to clinical intervention
Preterm births in South Australia have increased by 40% over 28 years, according to new research.
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.