What is the Campaign? Research Prematurity Facts Personal Stories Advocacy Partners and Alliances Press Kit Prematurity Home   Today 1,300 babies in the U.S. will be born prematurely. While doctors have made tremendous advances in caring for babies born too soon and too small, scientists have not yet developed effective ways to help prevent premature delivery.   Prematurity Facts   What We Know and What We Don't     Why Do Women Deliver Early?     Who Will Deliver Early?     Predicting Prematurity     Are You at Increased Risk?     Can Treatment Prevent Preterm Delivery?     Complications of Premature Birth     The Costs of Premature Birth     References   How many babies are born prematurely each year in your state? Visit our PeriStats interactive data resource to find out.
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