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Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian studyA new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.HealthApr 2
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Pregnant women with COVID-19 at higher risk of stillbirths. Experts stress vaccinationEven though cases of SARS-CoV-2 placentitis are rare, a new study reveals the significant damage COVID-19 can do to a pregnant woman’s placenta.HealthFeb 16, 2022
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Major new Calgary study tackles ‘really big problem’ of premature birthsResearchers hope a new blood test will identify risks in pregnant women.HealthMay 5, 2021
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Scientists grew lambs in artificial wombs. They want premature babies to be nextScientists in the United States have developed an external artificial womb in the hopes of giving extremely premature babies a better chance at living.HealthApr 26, 2017
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Possible culprit in preterm births discovered: ResearchersResearchers have uncovered a surprising possible trigger for some preterm births: calcium buildup in the womb, similar to the kind that stiffens older people's arteries or causes kidney stones.HealthNov 9, 2016
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