New program: The Prematurity Prevention Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Premature birth is a serious health problem. Premature babies are at increased risk for newborn medical complications and face an increased risk of lifelong problems. In the United States, about 12.8 percent of babies (more than half a million a year) are born prematurely.The Prematurity Prevention Program’s goal is to identify women who may be at risk for premature labor and/or delivery. Our