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Preterm Birth Rose for Black Mothers in 2024. Here Is What Helps

Preterm Birth Rose for Black Mothers in 2024. Here Is What Helps
Posted By: Roger Gates on October 26, 2026


Preterm birth rose for Black mothers in 2024, to 14.86% of births, according to final CDC data. Steps that help: start prenatal care early, ask about low-dose aspirin if you are at high risk for preeclampsia, treat high blood pressure, learn the signs of preterm labor, and space pregnancies at least 18 months apart.



Originally published by Black Health
By Mark Jones
Medically reviewed by Black Health Medical Editorial Board, Medical Advisory Board
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