Prematurity & Child Maltreatment

By |2016-12-01T19:33:21-06:00November 30th, 2011|Categories: CASCW at the Capitol|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Today is the last day of National Prematurity Awareness Month where the issue of births prior to 37 weeks gestation are highlighted. In approximately 50 percent of all premature births, there is no definite cause for spontaneous preterm labor. Sometimes infections and maternal health conditions, such as diabetes and preeclampsia, are the cause. Some women [...]