Giving birth while in custody: The hidden struggles of pregnant women in U.S. jails

Across the U.S., pregnant women suffer from miscarriages, stillbirths — sometimes even death — in local jails. In this ...

U.S. consistently earns poor grade for preterm birth. Why?

For the fourth straight year, the U.S. has earned a D+ grade from the March of Dimes annual report card when it comes to ...

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

A report released Monday by the infant and maternal health nonprofit March of Dimes says that only about 75% of babies last year were born to mothers who started prenatal care in the first trimester ...

Women are less likely to give birth prematurely if their husbands have a good attitude

Delivering a baby before 37 weeks of pregnancy, also known as preterm birth, is a leading cause of infant mortality and ...
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Maternity deserts contributing to surge in preterm birth rates

March of Dimes reports that a quarter of all pregnant women are not receiving prenatal care during their first trimester.

Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Have a Risky Weight Problem

When assessed using WHO BMI criteria, GWG below recommended levels was associated with a higher risk of preterm birth, low ...