- In the United States, 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely.
- Worldwide, 15 million babies are born too soon each year.
- We’re working to address the crisis at home and abroad.
The campaign funds research to find the causes of premature birth, and to identify and test promising interventions; educates health care providers and women about risk-reduction strategies; advocates to expand access to health care coverage to improve maternity care and infant health outcomes; provides information and emotional support to families affected by prematurity; and generates concern and action around the problem.
