These fact sheets and handouts are designed to address common questions relevant to the topic of preterm birth. 

Please note that the handouts are simplified versions of the fact sheets. 

 

The Facts About Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
The Effects of Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
The Costs of Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
The Problem with Late Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
The Signs and Symptoms of Preterm Labor	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
Infections During Pregnancy and Their Effect on Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
Induction of Labor and its Effects on Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
Cesarean Section and its Effects on Preterm Birth	HANDOUT	FACT SHEET
Good Health Before and During Pregnancy	HANDOUT A	FACT SHEET A
	HANDOUT B	FACT SHEET B
	HANDOUT C	FACT SHEET C

Download all 11 Fact Sheets
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Materials in Spanish

 

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