pre-term-births

A bed in the neonatal intensive care unit at Broward Health in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Far more American women deliver their babies prematurely than any other Western country, leading to maternal and infant deaths, billions of dollars of intensive care, and lifelong disabilities for the children who survive. (DIANA DWYER/BROWARD HEALTH)

The U.S. remains a grim leader in preterm births. Why? And can we fix it?
BY: - March 20, 2023

As preterm births rise in the U.S., wealth does not ensure better pregnancy outcomes.

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