Pediatrix Blog Prematurity Awareness Month: Celebrating Tiny Miracles

According to March of Dimes, about one in 10 babies in the United States is born preterm each year. Preterm babies may not be fully developed at birth. They can have more health problems and may need to stay in the hospital longer than babies born later. Because of advances in medical care, even babies born very preterm are more likely to survive today than ever before.