When a pregnant woman's water breaks too early, it often leads to preterm birth, with no effective method to prevent or treat it. Researchers have discovered that the lipid molecule prostacyclin plays ...

Premature rupture of the amniotic sac can have devastating consequences, but scientists in Japan are studying instances when the damaged sac repairs itself—a phenomenon that requires cooperation of ...

Findings in The American Journal of Pathology open avenues for development of therapeutic strategies to enhance membrane repair and prevent preterm birth “Preterm birth is a major challenge in ...

A healthy 32-year-old gravida 1 para 0 at 38 4/7 weeks' gestation was admitted to labor and delivery at 5 PM in labor. Her history and prenatal course were uncomplicated. She had a negative group B ...

Why are babies born prematurely? Researchers still don’t really know. Obstetricians are very good at managing the process of birth. But when it comes to predicting whether a baby will be born in a ...

Denver, Colo. ― Previable premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is when the amniotic sac, the protective membrane that surrounds the fetus, ruptures before 22 weeks of gestation. When it occurs so ...

A new rat study explores lung function and placental changes in the presence of infection and inflammation. The study suggests treating the mother with steroids before giving birth may improve both ...