HOME VISITING: Decreasing Preterm Labor
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There are many ways to lower your risk of giving birth prematurely, yet one in eight babies is born prematurely. Premature infants are also known as preemies. When a women gives birth less than 37 weeks into pregnancy, her baby is
Home visiting can support women to give birth after 37 weeks of pregnancy. Prenatal (before birth, during pregnancy) outcomes of home visiting include:
- increase use of care throughout pregnancy
- improved nutrition during pregnancy
- increased attendance at childbirth classes
- decrease in maternal, smoking
- increased use of health and other community resources
- greater interest by fathers in pregnancy
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