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Changing the stats on early term births
Manage episode 407650481 series 5385
Being born at 37 weeks used to be considered close to full term, but doctors now believe that babies born between 37 and 39 weeks may face an increased risk of learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
Every Week Counts, a program running across 63 public hospitals, has been working to reduce early births and pre-term births before week 37.
The people behind the campaign believe it is working, but significant challenges remain, particularly for some First Nations mothers and babies.
2635 episodes
Manage episode 407650481 series 5385
Being born at 37 weeks used to be considered close to full term, but doctors now believe that babies born between 37 and 39 weeks may face an increased risk of learning difficulties and behavioural problems.
Every Week Counts, a program running across 63 public hospitals, has been working to reduce early births and pre-term births before week 37.
The people behind the campaign believe it is working, but significant challenges remain, particularly for some First Nations mothers and babies.
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