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Large Study Finds Maternal Biomarker Test Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Outcomes

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 One of the Largest Studies on Preterm Birth Finds a Maternal Biomarker Test Significantly Reduces Neonatal Morbidities and Improves Neonatal Outcomes Denver, Colo. ― Preterm birth ― defined as delivery before the 37th week of... Continue Reading

New Study Finds High Concentrations of Plastics in the Placentae of Infants Born Prematurely

Media Contact:Karen Addis, APRkaren@addispr.com+1 (301) 787-2394 New Study Finds High Concentrations of Plastics in the Placentae of Infants Born Prematurely Denver, Colo. ― Microplastics, which are less than 5 millimeters, and nanoplastics, which are invisible to the naked eye, are widespread... Continue Reading

New Study Finds No Significant Association Between Preterm Delivery and Autism

New Study Finds No Significant Association Between Preterm Delivery and Autism National Harbor, Md. ― Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is one of the most commondevelopmental disorders and is increasingly diagnosed worldwide. According to the World HealthOrganization, an... Continue Reading

Being Exposed to Wildfire Smoke Increases Risk of Going into Labor Prematurely

San Francisco, Calif. ― The detrimental effects of poor air quality on a person’s health are well documented. In pregnant people, research has shown that poor air quality, such as smog, can lead to a number of adverse outcomes, including preterm birth (PTB), one of the leading causes of... Continue Reading

Obstetric Care Professionals Urge: The Time for Influenza Vaccination is Now

Flu season is here, and many parts of the country are already seeing unprecedented levels of influenza-like illness and confirmed influenza infection. That is why, collectively, the American Academy of Family Physicians; American College of Nurse-Midwives; American College of Obstetricians and... Continue Reading

Having a Care Manager During Pregnancy Reduces Likelihood of Premature Birth for High-Risk Patients

Washington, DC ― Research shows that pregnant people on Medicaid are more likely to have worse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, compared to those who have private insurance. When a baby is born too early — or prematurely — it puts the infant at greater risk of health... Continue Reading

Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Reduced Preterm Births

Washington, DC ― Each year, an estimated 15 million babies are born prematurely or preterm (defined as delivery before the 37th week of pregnancy), and this number is rising, according to the World Health Organization. Preterm babies are at greater risk of experiencing serious health... Continue Reading

Use of the -22 modifier for complicated cerclage placement

Cerclage placement may be indicated based on 1) obstetrical history of cervical insufficiency; 2) physical examination findings concerning for cervical insufficiency; or 3) for a history of preterm birth with ultrasound evidence of cervical shortening. In recent years, placement of exam or... Continue Reading