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A woman who had been born without a uterus gave birth to the baby at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preterm underweight babies more likely to have low IQs, says study

Overall, intelligence quotient (IQ) tests show on average, preterm youth underperform by equivalent of about 13 points.

20 Feb 2018 4:23 AM GMT

Pregnancy normally lasts about 40 weeks, and babies born after 37 weeks are considered full term. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how touch can shape babies' brain development

Plenty of previous research has linked skin-to-skin touch with developmental benefits for both premature and full-term...

18 March 2017 2:39 PM GMT

There is robust evidence that very preterm or very low birth weight individuals have an increased risk of ADHD. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preemies and underweight babies more likely to develop ADHD

Women, in high-income countries where malnutrition isn't a concern can help to minimize their odds of having a preterm...

19 Dec 2017 7:00 AM GMT