Understanding Preterm Birth: Risk, Prevention, and What We’re Learning with Dr. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski

About this episode

This episode explores the evolving understanding of preterm birth with Dr. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, focusing on risk, prevention, and emerging research.

Preterm birth is something many parents worry about- but how much do we really understand about why it happens and how to prevent it? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski, a leading researcher in maternal and infant health, to explore how our understanding of preterm birth has evolved- and where the science is headed. We discuss what current research tells us about risk, screening, and prevention, including the evolving conversation around progesterone and what it means for patients today. Dr. Jelliffe-Pawlowski also shares insights into emerging tools and biomarkers that may help identify risk earlier, as well as the broader environmental, social, and systemic factors that play a significant role in outcomes. This conversation offers both clarity and compassion- helping parents understand what is within their control, what isn’t, and where the future of care is moving. Get the most out of each episode by checking out the show notes with links, resources and other related podcasts at: prenatalyogacenter.com Don’t forget to grab your FREE guide, 5 Simple Solutions to the Most Common Pregnancy Pains HERE If you love what you’ve been listening to, please…

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Guest: Dr Laura Jelliffe-Pawlowski

Topics covered

• preterm birth
• maternal health
• infant health
• risk factors
• prevention
• progesterone
• biomarkers
• environmental factors

Keywords

• research
• screening
• health outcomes
• systemic factors

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