Premature delivery

Meet the world's most premature baby, Curtis Zy-Keith, who was born at 21 weeks

The mother delivered premature twins. C’Asya, the baby girl, was underdeveloped and did not respond to the treatment in the way her record holder brother did. Tragically, she passed away just a day after birth.

Nov 12, 2021, 13:41 PM IST

Women cancer survivors more at risk to have pre-term delivery, cesarean delivery

A new study has found that women who were diagnosed and treated for cancer during their childbearing years have higher risk of having a premature delivery, babies with low birth weights or cesarean section delivery.

Mar 25, 2017, 23:59 PM IST

History of kidney injury complicates pregnancy

Women with any past episode of kidney damage, despite recuperation before pregnancy, were likely to face complications like premature delivery and pre-eclampsia, a study has found.

Dec 23, 2016, 23:36 PM IST

Low birth weight, preterm delivery cause most newborn deaths in India

Devanik Saha/IndiaSpend/IANS

Nov 02, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Women who deliver prematurely have higher nutrients in milk

Previous research has demonstrated that breast milk from women who give birth prematurely is different from breast milk from women who give birth to full-term babies.

Aug 11, 2016, 10:55 AM IST

Newly pregnant? 5 things to take care of to avoid preterm delivery

Pregnancy is certainly the most beautiful period of a woman's life. But, one has to be cautious to support a healthy pregnancy.  

Nov 27, 2015, 16:36 PM IST