Research findings published online Feb. 23 in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care show that being born preterm can have long-term consequences, including impaired school performance, behavioral and mental health issues, heart and lung problems, and motor delays. Michelle M. Kelly, Ph.D., CRNP, CNE, associate professor at Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, is the lead author of the article “Addressing Preterm Birth History With Clinical Practice Recommendations Across the Life Course.” The publication includes recommendations, which acknowledge the need for early identification, intervention, and family support for not just the most vulnerable infants but for all who were born before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation.