Initiative Goals

The goals of the 3-year (2007-2009) Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait initiative are:

• Reducing the singleton preterm birth rate by 15% in the three intervention sites through direct intervention with expectant mothers by medical professionals.
• Raising awareness of the issue of preterm birth among all members of the community by working with community leaders.
• Enhancing an ongoing local and national dialogue about risk factors for preterm birth and prevention options.

 

 

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