March of Dimes Funds New Preterm Birth Research
Five Scientists Aim to Make Strides in Predicting and Preventing Preterm Birth
In Medical First, a Baby With H.I.V. Is Deemed Cured
Doctors announced on Sunday that a baby had been cured of an H.I.V. infection for the first time.
A vaccine that works in newborns?
Promising compound may help protect babies during vulnerable window.
New York’s Premature Birth Rate Drops, Giving Babies a Healthier Start
In 2009, 12.2 percent of New York’s babies were born prematurely. As of 2011 New York has dropped to a rate of 10.9 percent – a relative decline of more than 10.6 percent in two years.
Mexico Aims To Save Babies And Moms With Modern Midwifery
Health officials in Mexico bring back mid-wifery in a modern context to help save newborn lives.
Neonatal nurse practitioners are vital asset to newborns, parents at Franciscan St. Anthony Health
Article discussing the importance of neonatal nurses.
Preemie returns to Fort Worth hospital to celebrate 18th birthday
Kate McCasland returns to the hospital that saved her life as a premature baby.
U.S. Lowering Rate Of Premature Births, But Slowly
The United States is slowly reducing its rate of premature births, bringing the rate to 11.7 percent in 2011, but the figure is still higher than public advocates believe it should be.