Premature Birth

The Australian paid parental leave scheme has no provision for babies born prematurely or unwell, it’s time for a change to support all families

New research led by the University of Melbourne shows a link between premature birth and obstructive lung disease after age 50, particularly for smokers

A study of over 12,000 births suggests that the high rates of low birth weight among Aboriginal babies can be addressed within a generation if we improve maternal health

Doctors can now update parents on how their very tiny baby’s chances of survival are changing as they progress through intensive care, offering hope for many families

An Australian-first study has found that underweight preterm babies face no more risk of serious short-term complications than normal weight preterm babies of the same gestational age

Early diagnosis appears key for physiotherapy interventions for cerebral palsy, so researchers have developed an app for parents to video their child for remote screening

Modern medical care for pre-term newborns is inadvertently causing more lung issues for these children as they grow up, compared to older techniques

Doctors have been using caffeine for pre-term babies since the 1990s, and new research shows the benefits last for years

How flagging early labour will give premature babies the best chance of a healthy start