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Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health

Racial Inequities and Covid Infection Increase Risks for Preterm Birth

Published: November 03, 2021

Premature birth is 60% higher among women with Covid infection during pregnancy; add hypertension, diabetes, or obesity and the risk is 160% for preterm birth. Learn more about the causes and how to help prevent preterm birth.