No one wants to have a baby born prematurely. Premature babies are at risk for a number of complications and may have prolonged hospitalizations. But even if the baby does well in the early days and months and years of childhood, there is evidence that they may carry extra burdens of health problems as adults. To discuss this issue, HealthCetera producer and host Diana Mason, PhD, RN, talks with Michelle Kelly, PhD, RN, Professor and Co-Director of the Mid-Atlantic Center for Children’s Health and the Environment at Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, whose research centers on preterm birth outcomes, exploring the link between preterm birth and future health. She is a dual-certified pediatric and neonatal nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience providing care to children of all ages, in a variety of settings. This interview first aired on WIOX Radio on December 5, 2025.
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