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Preterm birth rates

The preterm birth rate declined 1% from 2021 to 2022, to 10.4%, following an increase of 4% from 2020 to 2021.

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How to prevent premature birth

What is the most common cause of premature birth

When is a premature baby out of danger

Babies born at 7 months survival rate

However, racial and ethnic differences in preterm birth rates remain. In 2022, preterm birth among Black women (14.6%) was about 50% higher than White (9.4%) or Hispanic women (10.1%).

Health problems related to preterm birth

Important growth happens throughout pregnancy─ including in the final months and weeks.

For example, the brain, lungs, and liver need the final weeks of pregnancy to fully develop. Unless there is a medical need, delivery should not be scheduled before 39 weeks of pregnancy.

Babies born too early (especially before 32 weeks) have higher rates of death and disability.

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In 2022, preterm birth and low birth weight accounted for about 14.0% of infant deaths (deaths before 1 year of age). Babies who survive may have breathing problems, feeding difficulties, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, vision problems, and hearing problems.

Preterm births may also take an emotional toll and be a financial burden for

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