Also known as preterm birth, premature birth is when a baby is born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Premature babies are at increased risk for a number of health problems.
Infections and antimicrobial resistance pose a profound threat in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) so special protective measures are emphasized.
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome is a rare, in utero condition that occurs only in monochorionic twins (identical twins who share the same placenta).
Midwifery refers to the care of women and childbearing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, as well as care of the newborn baby. They may also provide gynecologic care, family planning, and routine primary care.