Babies born prematurely are prone to a range of health problems. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), 10 to 15 percent of all births in the United States are induced early without a medical reason.
As a parent, caring for a preterm baby starts with doing the things we know help to prevent pre-term birth and the complications it can bring.
Each year, a half million American babies are born prematurely. Approximately one in nine births are premature, accounting for a large proportion of infant deaths. In fact, more babies die each year from causes related to prematurity than from any other single cause.
