Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait


What is prematurity/ preterm birth?

What are
the effects?

Am I at risk?

How can I reduce
my risk?

Are there
warning signs?

Who can help me in my community?

Everyone needs to know about prematurity and preterm birth, and what they can do to help prevent it.

Explore these pages and learn about prematurity, preterm birth and late preterm birth, as well as what you can do to maximize your chances—or the chances of women in your community—of having a healthy full-term pregnancy.

The information provided here does not substitute for advice from your health care provider, but will help you make informed decisions about your pregnancy.

For more information, download our Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait initiative brochure and Baby Times newsletter:
The Baby Times newsletter






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