Background Preterm birth is the leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years
worldwide. Although preterm survival rates have increased in high-income countries …

This article is a part of a series that focuses on the current state of evidence and practice
related to preterm birth prevention. We provide an overview of current knowledge (and …

Objective The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require population-
based data on children with disabilities to inform global policies and intervention programs …

Background The efficacy of vaginal progesterone for preventing preterm birth and adverse
perinatal outcomes in singleton gestations with a short cervix has been questioned after …

Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals accessible from the diet, are essential for biologic
activity. Micronutrient status varies widely throughout pregnancy and across populations …

Aim The purpose of this systematic review was to provide an up‐to‐date global overview of
the separate prevalences of motor and cognitive delays and cerebral palsy (CP) in very …

Preterm birth is associated with 5 to 18% of pregnancies and is a leading cause of infant
morbidity and mortality. Spontaneous preterm labor, a syndrome caused by multiple …

Hyperbilirubinaemia, presenting as jaundice, is a ubiquitous and frequently benign
condition in newborn babies but is a leading cause of hospitalisation in the first week of life …

This second paper in the Born Too Soon supplement presents a review of the epidemiology
of preterm birth, and its burden globally, including priorities for action to improve the data …

Background Hypoxic perinatal brain injury is caused by lack of oxygen to baby's brain and
can lead to death or permanent brain damage. However, the effectiveness of therapeutic …