Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Preterm Birth

Preterm birth is the delivery of a baby before it has reached the 37th completed week of gestation. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among infants worldwide. Most preterm infants are born between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, and survival rates vary depending on how early the baby is born. Preterm birth h…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 51× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2998-4785 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Preterm birth is the delivery of a baby before it has reached the 37th completed week of gestation. Preterm birth is the leading cause of death among infants worldwide. Most preterm infants are born between 34 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, and survival rates vary depending on how early the baby is born. Preterm birth has long-term health implications, including higher risk of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and developmental problems, as well as a greater risk of chronic health conditions like asthma and obesity. Preterm birth prevention strategies include health care provider education, behavioral and lifestyle modifications, and the use of medications to reduce preterm labor. Accurate diagnosis and early intervention can help reduce morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability associated with preterm births.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 51 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Neonatology (ISSN 2998-4785).

Journal editorial board
Giovanna Bertini · Italy Carmine Garzillo · Italy Rasheda Khanam · United States

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