Tag: #NewbornHealth

Health Risks for Newborns Increase with Maternal Age: Swedish Study

Giving birth after 40 is becoming more common worldwide – but it brings heightened risks for the newborn, especially...

Researchers Develop First-of-Its-Kind Device to Profile Newborns’ Immunity with Just One Drop of Blood

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), in collaboration with KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH), has developed a...

Probiotics in Preterm Infants Linked to Reduced Mortality

A retrospective cohort study by Canadian researchers has found that probiotic supplementation in preterm infants is associated with a...

Anemia During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Defects in Newborns

Treating anemia during pregnancy could significantly lower the risk of congenital heart defects in newborns, according to a new...

Cama Hospital’s Newly Built NICU is Bacteria-Free, Reducing Infection Risks for Newborns

The newly constructed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the government-run Cama & Albless Hospital has been made completely...

Scientists Discover Microplastics in Infant’s Organs at Birth

A recent Rutgers Health study has raised alarms about the persistence of microplastic particles in newborn tissues following exposure...

Can Midwifery Revolutionize Maternity Care in India? Here’s What You Need to Know

Every year, over 130 million babies are born worldwide, making maternal and newborn care critical. In low- and middle-income...