These include: But, keep in mind that although these factors increase your chances of having a preemie, they are only part of the story. Most women who deliver preemies have none of these problems.

Some infants are born before 24 weeks gestation and do survive. But these infants have a very high chance of severe long-term health problems. About 40 percent of these preemies will suffer long-term ...

Researchers say they found that infection with a common virus that can be transmitted from mother to fetus before birth significantly worsens an ...