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August 2010
Coming to terms with the risks of early births
The Philadelphia Inquirer
August 2, 2010
About three years ago, the medical world embraced a small change in terminology that has big significance for babies such as Terren Pray Jackson, born a handful of weeks too early at Pennsylvania Hospital.
How can hospitals curb elective early deliveries?
Reuters
August 3, 2010
Among women who choose when to deliver their babies, it has long been common practice to schedule delivery as soon as the fetus is considered "full-term," despite expert recommendations that say they should wait longer. Now a new study shows that tougher hospital policies can go a long way toward curbing the practice.
Preventing Premature Births Will cut Health Problems, Save Billions of Dollars?
change.org
August 4, 2010
The average pregnancy lasts approximately 40 weeks and babies born between 37 and 42 weeks are considered full term. Infants delivered before 37 weeks are considered premature and the rate of preemies born every year is rising. According to a 2008 National Vital Statistics Report, it has increased by 36 percent since the 1980s.The National Center for Health Statistics says approximately 500,000 babies are born prematurely every year. That’s 1 out of every 8 of US born babies.
Hopes of cutting stillbirth rate
Press Association
August 16, 2010
New technology could help prevent stillbirths, the University of Ulster has said.
Mothers of premature babies have high levels of stress and anxiety
The Medical News
August 5, 2010
The incidence of premature babies has been stable or even increased over time. The phenomenon brings with it the possibility of neurological, sensorial, respiratory, cognitive or psychomotor consequences for the child, both in the short and the medium term.
The Preemie Prism: As her twins enter high school, a mom reflects on their perilous journey
The Washington Post
August 15, 2010
The flashbacks don't come as frequently as they used to, not since my twin boys became teenagers, shot up a few inches and started sounding like men. But the memories still rush back at the oddest times.
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