Preterm Birth

New Report Details Poor Infant And Maternal Health In W.Va.

A new report from the March of Dimes shows West Virginia’s already high preterm birth rate is rising.

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W.Va. Has One Of The Highest Rates Of Premature Births In The Country

The rate of preterm births in the U.S. has risen over the past four years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new report card…

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Low Birth Weight Babies May Struggle With More Mental Health Problems

Low birth weight is traditionally associated with physical problems such as difficulty breathing, developmental delays or hearing problems in children as…

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W.Va. 2014 Rate of Late Preterm Births at 9.1% in March of Dimes Report Card

West Virginia once again earns a “C” on the 2014 March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card.This year, the rate of late preterm births in West Virginia is…

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