New findings from the Bavarian Longitudinal Study (birth–26 years) show that many adult outcomes linked to very preterm birth (<32 weeks) are shaped by childhood experiences. Supportive parenting, school support and achievement play a key role—highlighting targets to improve long-term outcomes for all children.
…The Archives of Disease in Childhood (ADC), the leading publication in Child Health in the UK by the British Medical Association celebrates the 100th Anniversary. As of 2025, ADC has published over 38000 documents. Celebrating this anniversary – they have looked back at the most influential papers over the decades by pointing out the most cited…
Adults born preterm and their life challenges. Gaby Stegmann Wossner, Dieter Wolke et al investigate. Highlights include:
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Developmental trajectories of internalizing problems among individuals born very preterm/very low birthweight: early risk and resilience factors write Yanlin Zhou ..
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In a paper published in JAMA Network Open today, researchers from The University of Warwick, Monash University, and the University of Bonn, reveal that adults who were born very prematurely, or with a very low birth weight have greater difficulty in forming romantic and sexual relationships and starting a family.
Elif Gönen, Eva Liu and colleagues have published work on the long term outcomes of adults born pre-term.
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Exposure to bullying victimisation, whether it was retrospectively or prospectively self-reported, was associated with an increased risk for mental health problems.
…Problems in peer relationships and low engagement in romantic relationships in preterm born adolescents: effects of maternal warmth in early childhood.
…Early childhood regulatory problems (excessive crying, sleeping, and feeding difficulties) are associated with behavioral problems from childhood to young adulthood.
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