The preterm birth rate has increased more than 20 percent since 1990. In 2005, preterm births cost the United States more than $26.2 billion in medical and educational costs and lost productivity. Average first year medical costs were about 10 times greater for preterm than for term infants1.
Each program provides members with tools, resources and experienced personal support to help them have a healthy pregnancy, receive appropriate care, and ensure they are well-prepared for the baby’s arrival while screening for potential high-risk pregnancies.
The programs work closely with expectant mothers to identify potentially high-risk pregnancies. Our experienced nurses provide knowledge and peace of mind by answering questions about pregnancy and any risks. Because high-risk pregnancy factors can pre-exist, or develop during the pregnancy, our nurses provide support, tools and education throughout pregnancy and after delivery for moms that still want support or need questions answered.
1 More Babies Born Prematurely, New Report Shows, The March of Dimes Website, Accessed May 22, 2008. http://www.marchofdimes.com/peristats/whatsnew.aspx?id=20&dv=wn
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