Premature Births: A Wake-Up Call from the March of Dimes



March of Dimes 2017 Report Card Shows Premature Birth Rate Has Grown Worse for Second Straight Year
 

Preterm birth is a national health crisis that has grown worse for a second year in a row, driven by many factors, according to the 10th annual March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card. The Report Card serves as a wake-up call to focus on the health conditions of our nation’s moms and babies, and the need for bolder action at state and city levels. Read more.

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