Mississippi State Department of Health

Premature Births in Mississippi

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Premature births are a major public health challenge in Mississippi. Prematurity puts newborns at risk for health and developmental problems as they grow, and is a leading cause of early death.

Giving Babies a Healthy Start

Mothers-to-be can give their babies the best start in life by:

Even women who are not currently planning to become pregnant should stay healthy since half of all pregnancies are unplanned.

Find Out More

For more information about Maternal and Child Health Programs and the MCH Block Grant, call 1-800-721-7222.



Links referenced on this page
Steps to Take for a Healthy Pregnancy    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,376,html ok
Improving Birth Outcomes in Mississippi    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/44,0,381,html ok
17P and Premature Births    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,376,621,html ok
March of Dimes    http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Find this page at http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/index.cfm

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