Pregnancy outcomes
Premature birth is the leading cause of serious health problems and death for newborn babies in Ohio. Learn how to help prevent preterm birth.
Premature birth is the leading cause of serious health problems and death for newborn babies in Ohio. Learn how to help prevent preterm birth.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Ohio Department of Health, infant mortality rates in Ohio:1,2
In 2018, per 1,000 live births:
The leading causes of infant death in Ohio are prematurity-related conditions, including:
Progesterone, known as the “hormone of pregnancy”:
During pregnancy, a woman’s progesterone level rises. Some women may benefit from extra progesterone in a future pregnancy. Her OB-GYN can prescribe progesterone.
The Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative (OPQC) Progesterone Project’s goal is to decrease premature births in Ohio before 32 weeks by 10%. It helps:
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We partner with the Ohio Department of Medicaid to make sure every child gets a healthy start.
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