Posted November 30, 2016
Preterm birth, which is defined as a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is incredibly common in the U.S, affecting 1 out of every 10 infants.1 When a baby is born too early, organs including the brain, lungs and liver do not have a chance to fully develop and as a result there is an increased risk of long-term neurological and other disabilities and death. Read more.