Men who have persistent mental health problems are six times more likely to have a premature baby, a world-first study has found.

Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Professor George Patton, said there are "a lot of good biological reasons" why scientists should look at men to predict pregnancy issues.

Men who have persistent mental health problems are six times more likely to have a premature baby, a world-first study has found.
Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Professor George Patton, said there are "a lot of good biological reasons" why scientists should look at men to predict pregnancy issues.

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