Premature birth: certain bacteria in the vaginal flora increase the risks
An overgrowth of bacteria in pregnant women's vaginal microbiome could be a sign of an increased risk of premature birth, ...
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Fatty acid supplementation improves vision in premature babies
Children born prematurely who received a supplement containing a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids had better vision at ...
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Breast milk boosts brain development in premature babies
Feeding a premature baby in neonatal intensive care with breast milk stimulates his brain development. THE ESSENTIAL The cerebral cortex ...
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Premature babies have lower grades in adolescence
Premature birth before 34 weeks of pregnancy is linked to lower scores in math, language and IQ tests conducted in ...
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Videoconferencing, a device facilitating the collection of breast milk for premature babies
A neonatal intensive care unit has tested a device allowing parents to see their premature baby at any time by ...
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What if chewing sugar-free gum could prevent premature labor?
Numerous studies have shown a link between dental diseases and the increase in the number of premature births. To prevent ...
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Low reserves of breast milk: how is the donation going?
In late November, the Bordeaux-Marmande University Hospital lactarium reported that supplies of breast milk, vital for premature babies, were low ...
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Regularly smoking cannabis in adolescence can cause premature births
Consuming cannabis regularly between the ages of 15 and 17 risks causing premature births later on. THE ESSENTIAL The OFDT ...
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Light pollution would increase the risk of premature birth
According to a study, light pollution harms the health of the fetus. This could be related to the disruption of ...
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Babies born prematurely are more likely to be hospitalized during childhood
Children born before 40 weeks gestation have a higher risk of childhood hospitalization than those born at term, a new ...
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Premature and Covid-19: “I find myself having to ask permission to see my child!”
The health crisis has led the SOS Préma association to denounce the restrictions on parents' access to neonatology services. Two ...
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