11/25/2025
Each year in the U.S., 1 in 10 babies is born too soon.
Behind every statistic is a story: a mom who went into labor too early, a baby fighting for their first breath, a family holding on to hope in the NICU.
Prematurity affects too many moms and babies and is fueled by deep disparities in our healthcare system, communities, and institutions. While many women have healthy pregnancies, the U.S. remains one of the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth.
The US preterm birth rate is at a 15-year high, we need to do better. And together, we can.