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·April 8, 2026·8 min read

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Researchers have published a 3D atlas of the maternal-fetal interface. The study identifies new cell types and biological mechanisms behind preeclampsia, miscarriage, and the risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy.

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·April 8, 2026·9 min read

Public Fear Can Alter Fetal Development

A study of 1.1 million births reveals that radiation-related anxiety after Fukushima, independent of physical exposure, caused a massive spike in preterm births and low birth weight across Japan.

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·March 23, 2026·7 min read

Mild Hypoxia Rewires the Preterm Brain Without Direct Injury

Mild hypoxia in preterm babies impairs memory by altering protein channels in the hippocampus. Researchers successfully reversed these deficits in adult models, identifying a potential target for treating long-term cognitive issues.

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·February 13, 2026·8 min read

Antidepressants May Safeguard Against Preterm Birth Risks

Does treating depression with antidepressants during pregnancy harm the baby? A massive new study reveals that while SSRIs increase gestational diabetes risk, they also protect against preterm birth.

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·February 13, 2024·3 min read

Study Debunks Preterm Birth-Autism Link

A new study challenges the controversial notion that preterm births contribute to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) development. Researchers analyzed over 114,000 deliveries in Israel from 2005-2017, finding no significant association between preterm delivery and autism after adjusting for factors like ethnicity and maternal age.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

A new study reveals the increased risk of preterm birth in infants when both parents have psychiatric diagnoses. The research analyzed data on all live births in Sweden between 1997 and 2016.

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·March 16, 2023·5 min read

The Painful Truth: Preterm Infants Don’t Adapt to Pain Like Other Babies Do

Infants who are born preterm do not habituate to repeated pain the same way in which full-term babies or adults do. Researchers believe this is because preterm infants have not yet developed the mechanism that enables people to adapt to moderate pain, which is thought to develop during the third trimester of pregnancy.

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·January 21, 2023·6 min read

Premature Birth Linked to Poorer School Grades in Adolescence

Children born at or before 34 weeks of gestation tended to have lower scores in tests for mathematics, language, and IQ as teenagers compared to those born at full term.

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·December 16, 2022·5 min read

Inflammation May Explain Antidepressants’ Link to Preterm Birth

The common antidepressant Prozac (fluoxetine) provokes an inflammatory response in the amniotic sac. The findings may reveal the underlying factor of why women who take SSRI antidepressants are at higher risk of preterm birth.

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·September 26, 2022·3 min read

Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births

Women who experience anxiety while pregnant are more likely to give birth earlier than women who don't.

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·August 13, 2022·4 min read

Early-Term Births Associated With Higher Rate of ADHD as Reported by Teachers

Children born at 37-38 weeks gestation scored significantly higher on teacher rating scales for ADHD, inattention, and cognitive problems than children born between 39-41 weeks.

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·July 16, 2022·5 min read

Maternal Milk Tied to Better School-Age Outcomes for Children Born Preterm

Preterm babies who were fed maternal milk during and after a stay in NICU had greater academic achievement, higher IQs, and reduced risk of ADHD than their preterm peers who were not fed maternal milk.

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preterm birth

Pinpointing the Specific Cells That Trigger Pregnancy Risks

Public Fear Can Alter Fetal Development

Mild Hypoxia Rewires the Preterm Brain Without Direct Injury

Antidepressants May Safeguard Against Preterm Birth Risks

Study Debunks Preterm Birth-Autism Link

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

The Painful Truth: Preterm Infants Don’t Adapt to Pain Like Other Babies Do

Premature Birth Linked to Poorer School Grades in Adolescence

Inflammation May Explain Antidepressants’ Link to Preterm Birth

Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births

Early-Term Births Associated With Higher Rate of ADHD as Reported by Teachers

Maternal Milk Tied to Better School-Age Outcomes for Children Born Preterm

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