U.S. Preterm Birth Rates Have Not Improved in a Decade: Report
March of Dimes indicates that the highest rates of preterm birth were found in Southeastern states, primarily involving Black women.
March of Dimes indicates that the highest rates of preterm birth were found in Southeastern states, primarily involving Black women.
Funding is part of a blueprint drawn up by the White House to address increasing maternal death rates and loss of healthcare access nationwide.
Researchers warn that the rate of women receiving prenatal care in the U.S. is decreasing, which may be a consequence of the repeal of Roe v. Wade leaving many without critical access to doctors.