Objective: To determine the effect of very low birth weight (VLBW; < 1500 g) and moderately low birth weight (MLBW; 1500-2499 g) on children's mental and motor development and physical growth during ...

Reptiles exhibit remarkable reproductive diversity, with many species giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

New research in mice suggests that whether pups are delivered vaginally or by caesarean section (C-section) has measurable effects on the developmental process of neuronal cell death, and alters ...

When exactly is a rhino offspring born? How long does the birth actually take? Does parturition proceed normally? Answers to these and similar questions are difficult for experts in zoological gardens ...

Birth asphyxia happens when infants don’t get enough oxygen around the time they are born. It’s a serious medical event that can cause brain injury, disability, and death. Share on Pinterest ...