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Study finds colon bacteria can predict the outcome of a pregnancy

WBUR

Published July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT

A Pakistan study finds one bacteria in a pregnant woman’s colon can indicate her likelihood of reaching full term or having a premature baby.

NPR’s Diaa Hadid reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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