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This library features prematurity statistics, key journal articles about preterm birth and other relevant literature. Topics addressed include obstetric interventions, risk reduction strategies and research findings.

Prematurity Statistics

The Perinatal Data Center at the March of Dimes has a number of statistical resources regarding preterm birth, including information by state.

Preterm Labor Assessment Toolkit

Preterm Labor Assessment Toolkit presents evidence-based guidance for the assessment and diagnosis of preterm labor. Created by the March of Dimes and Sutter Medical Center Sacramento.

Premature Birth

Most pregnancies last around 40 weeks. Babies born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy are called premature or preterm.

Fact Sheet: Stress and Prematurity

Pregnancy can often add new stresses to the lives of busy women. Pregnant women who experience high levels of stress may be at increased risk of premature delivery

Family Medicine IMPLICIT Network

The Family Medicine IMPLICIT Network uses evidence-based prenatal and preconception interventions related to prematurity and low birthweight to improve patient outcomes.

International Preterm Birth Collaborative (PREBIC)

The International Preterm Birth Collaborative investigates the causes and prevention of preterm birth and low birthweight through a global network of researchers.

Preconception Health Care

Promoting the health and wellness of women and couples before pregnancy improves birth outcomes. Through prevention and management, preconception care aims to identify and risks to a woman’s health or pregnancy.

Institute of Medicine: Preterm Birth Report, 2006

This report notes the high rate of preterm birth in the United States as well as the disparities between different racial and ethnic groups. The report recommends a multidisciplinary research agenda.

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