And guess what? If you catch COVID while pregnant, the stakes are higher. Increased risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, NICU stays… and possible long-term neurodevelopmental issues, including autism. This isn’t speculation by the way, it’s science.

Among U.S. children born after the introduction of rotavirus vaccines, extremely preterm birth predicted 14.6-fold higher odds of not getting vaccinated, researchers reported. Read more at: medpagetoday.com/pediatrics/…

Amniotic fluid interleukin-6 threshold for intra-amniotic inflammation in preterm prelabor rupture of membranes using the Atellica automated chemiluminescent immunoassay ow.ly/6wXk50ZbwCV

early diagnosis are contributing to higher confirmed prevalence rates among children aged 0–8 years. factors such as low birth weight, preterm birth; specific psychiatric disorders; muscular dystrophy; genetic syndromes;high industrial pollution are related to autism prevalence

New Research: Qualitative assessment of nasopharyngeal aspirates as an alternative to tracheal aspirates in extremely preterm infants frontiersin.org/articles/10.… #FrontiersIn #Pediatrics

Actually disagree with this Some women deserve to be honoured Especially when they have supported other women I’ve been fighting for change and helping to prevent women and babies dying I wasn’t on the honours list Doubt I ever will be but I did take this recognition from the King Because someone I looked after nominated us In my opinion it’s not a celebration when my baby daughter died When women still aren’t being heard Often said to my partner, maybe I get taken more seriously if I get a MBE/OBE I work as a volunteer I given 16 years of my life to other women I now know, this will never happen But if it did I would pick it up in memory of my baby daughter Sinead For all those women who faced a preterm birth For all those mums who lost their babies For women who aren’t here any more Because if getting this, highlights awareness of our work Means we aren’t invisible to all I spoke in the House of Lords and the got excluded from the final report I will continue to fight and get changes so the care I got never ever happens to another woman @PpromAwarenessU Never a celebration but it’s awareness in our view Oh and my email was ignored from the maternity inquiry So I don’t trust they wish to actually learn

No parent should have to bury a child, yet I have endured that heartbreak three times. Today, my preterm babies are fighting for their lives & I am doing everything I can to keep hope alive. Please help bring my babies home. Donate & share now: impactguru.com/s/lGtvkv

AJOG Expert Review: In-labor cesarean delivery and spontaneous preterm birth: addressing the clinical challenge - Proposed smooth muscle sphincter at the level of the internal os ow.ly/wI3H50Z0wJS #CesareanDelivery #PretermBirth #Obstetrics

Your preterm baby was prescribed supplements for a reason. Do you know what each one does and why it is important for your baby’s growth & development? @UNICEFUganda @WHOUganda @Amref_Uganda @AdaraGroup @MinofHealthUG @JaneRuth_Aceng @eu_echo @gavi #preterminfantsparentsnetwork

At Preterm Infants Parents Network Uganda, we support parents to practice Kangaroo Mother Care safely at home through training and access to free KMC wraps. #newbornhealth #pregnant #kangaroocare #pretermbaby #trending

Enteral Iron in preterm infants n=151 RCT to 2mg v 6mg/k/d No adverse impact on microbiome 2mg group: higher urinary claudin-3 (i.e. greater barrier dysfunction) & more Fe deficiency Findings do not justify lower iron dosing in preterm sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

New Study Reveals Health Challenges for Preterm Babies With Pulmonary Vein Stenosis A recent analysis from the PHIS database sheds light on the characteristics and outcomes of preterm infants grappling with pulmonary vein stenosis in today's medical landscape. This study delves into the complexities faced by these vulnerable babies, offering valuable insights for healthcare providers and researchers alike. Source: nature.com/articles/s41372-0… Published Date: April 18, 2026 👉 Comment BIOHACK if you want more science and health news like this! #BiohackYourself #HealthNews #ScienceNews #ResearchUpdates #Biohack Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional. Full disclaimer: biohackyourself.com/termsand… 🧠 We explore all angles — ancient wisdom, modern science, and everything in between. No allegiance to Big Pharma or Big Natural. 🔍 We cite studies, but encourage you to read them, question funding, and review the methods. Stay curious. 📚 Not all journals are equal. Peer-reviewed ≠ perfect. Check the source, think critically, and decide for yourself. ⚠️ One study isn’t the full story. Science evolves. We’re here to inform, not to tell you what to believe.

Widely used pesticides linked to preterm birth, birth defects, male infertility—and more new.finalcall.com/2026/06/09…

Valid Empathy Suffering serendipstudio.org/local/sci… Thalamocortical fibers begin appearing between 23 to 30 weeks’ gestational age, while electroencephalography suggests the capacity for functional pain perception in preterm neonates probably does not exist before 29 or 30 weeks.