The Reality of Premature Birth

The Society for Women’s Health Research encourages all women, pregnant or considering pregnancy, to learn as much as they can to ensure a healthy term. For more information visit our website. If you are pregnant and have concerns or questions, contact your health care provider and learn more about your risk factors, what to look for in premature labor, and if the proteomic blood test is right for you.

References:
1. http://www.marchofdimes.org/complications/premature-babies.aspx
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5. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/pretermbirth.htm
6. http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/MaternalInfantHealth/PDF/PretermBirth-Infographic.pdf