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1 in 10 of world’s babies born prematurely

A variety of different factors are responsible for babies being born prematurely, but documentation and solid data is lacking in most parts of the world.
While it may not be surprising to hear that premature births are common in the African continent, the news that North America rates a close second may shock some people.
A report [...]

Late-Preterm Babies Have Higher Chance Of Problems At Pre-School

Studies have shown that babies born three to six weeks before their due dates have a higher risk of learning disabilities or developmental delays during preschool.
Although the risk is small, there was a significant increase in risk between full-term and late-preterm babies.
Researchers have told parents not to be alarmed by the results, as overall, the [...]