Preterm Birth

DHA omega-3 during pregnancy may benefit mother as well as child: RCT

22-Aug-2022 By Stephen Daniells

The benefits of DHA for the developing fetus are well-established, but a new study indicates that supplementation during pregnancy may also benefit the heart health of the mother.

Researchers discover biomarker that indicates preterm birth

03-Mar-2022 By Danielle Masterson

The authors say reliable biomarkers for preterm birth could greatly help in predicting which pregnancies are at risk and improve health outcomes for children.

Clinicians should consider daily DHA supplements during pregnancy to reduce early preterm birth: Study

06-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

Daily supplements of 1,000 mg of DHA during pregnancy may reduce the risk of early pre-term birth in women with low levels of the omega-3, says a new study

Probiotics help preterm babies establish a 'normal' microbiome: Study

27-Aug-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Specific strains of probiotic Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus bacteria given to preterm babies in combination with breast milk may help to build microbial populations and gut health that mirror those of full-term babies, suggests data from the Baby-Associated...

Pre-term supplementation does not raise developmental risks, review finds

06-Dec-2019 By Will Chu

Nutrient supplementation in small babies does not raise the risk of developmental and metabolic conditions in later life, a review concludes.

New JAMA Pediatrics meta-analysis supports vitamin D role in improving infant growth

31-May-2018 By Adi Menayang

Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of infants being small for gestational age and improve growth during infancy, according to a meta-analysis published this week.

Probiotics can reduce bowel problem in premature babies: Study

16-Dec-2013

A 3-strain probiotic blend can reduce the occurrence of a bowel condition common among  premature babies, researchers writing in Pediatrics journal have found.

Multivitamins may slash premature birth risk: Study

19-Aug-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Women who began using multivitamin supplements around the time of conception had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely, says a new study.

BioGaia's drops could lower 'preemie' infections

31-Aug-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

An Italian study found Swedish biotech BioGaia's proprietary
Reuteri drops reduced the infections caused by bacteria and yeast
in prematurely born infants significantly more than another
probiotic used - a finding that could...