What you need to know about the preterm birth and low birthweight estimates – Healthy Newborn Network

What you need to know about the preterm birth and low birthweight estimates

By Lara Vaz and Mary Kinney Children born too soon (preterm) or too small are at the highest risk of dying in utero, during birth and in the neonatal period, and also have increased health and development risks throughout their lifetime. Of the 2.5 million neonatal deaths in 2018, over 80% were born too small–of … Continue reading What you need to know about the preterm birth and low birthweight estimates