Dec 23, 2025 · Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.

Dec 23, 2025 · Here's what you need to know about caring for a premature baby and the possible health problems of a preterm birth.

Jan 18, 2025 · Overview Preterm labor happens when regular contractions cause the cervix to open after week 20 and before week 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labor can result in a baby being born …

Dec 21, 2023 · A premature (preterm) birth — a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy — gives a baby less time to develop and mature in the womb. As a result, premature babies may need …

Jan 18, 2025 · If you're at risk of preterm labor or premature birth, you might worry during your pregnancy. You might worry more if you have a history of preterm labor or premature birth.

Jan 21, 2024 · "Fifty years ago, premature babies born at 35 weeks might not have lived past a few days," says Dr. Christopher Colby, a neonatologist at Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester.

Jan 31, 2025 · During pregnancy, the volume of blood in your body increases, and so does the amount of iron you need. Your body uses iron to make more blood to supply oxygen to your baby. If you don't …

Aug 1, 2025 · It causes one or more of the joints between the bones of a baby's skull to close too early, before the brain is fully formed. A baby's skull is made up of small plates of bone connected by …

Sep 19, 2025 · Overview Infant jaundice is the yellow coloring of a newborn baby's skin and eyes. It's caused by a buildup of pigment called bilirubin in the baby's blood. Infant jaundice is a common …

Apr 25, 2023 · If you've had an incompetent cervix during one pregnancy, you're at risk of premature birth or pregnancy loss in later pregnancies. If you're considering getting pregnant again, talk with …