A Mother’s Zip Code Could Signal Whether Her Baby Will Be Born Too Early
Every year, more than 400,000 women in America have babies who are preterm, low birthweight, or who die before their first birthday.
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Every year, more than 400,000 women in America have babies who are preterm, low birthweight, or who die before their first birthday.