A baby born before week 37 is premature. Premature babies often have low birth weight, and are at some risk for health problems like mental ...

Premature babies often stay in the NICU with various medical problems. Some of them, like jaundice and anemia, are relatively mild, while ot...

Premature babies hit their developmental milestones at a different rate than full-term newborns. Our guide to preemie development gives you ...

New studies suggest that pregnant women who receive the flu shot during flu season decrease their chances of giving birth to premature babie...

Breast milk has disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs, illness, and even SIDS.

Many babies, but not all, lose a small amount of weight in the first days after birth

While some women elect to have a cesarean section, most c-sections are performed because of pregnancy complications like a premature baby, l...

Smoking during pregnancy affects fetal development - and pregnancy smoking is bad for mom too. If you're a smoker, it might be time to put t...

If you're breastfeeding, you may decide to pump your milk at some point. From storing breast milk, to using a breast pump, to buying equipme...

You may be breastfeeding, or feeding your infant formula, but whatever your child's liquid diet, it's important to know that some babies nee...