More than 545,000 babies in the United States are born prematurely each year. That’s nearly 1 in 8 babies who may face a lifetime of health challenges, if they survive. The highest rate of preterm birth by UN region according to the data from the March of Dimes White Paper Report is:
- Africa
- North America (Canada and United States)
- Asia
- Latin America and Caribbean
- Oceania (Australia and New Zealand)
- Europe
Clinical Preterm Research Study Needs Participants:
If you have a history of having a preterm baby, then you may qualify for a clinical research study on a drug called hydroxyprogesterone caproate, also known as “17P”.
17P is a man-made progesterone that may help prevent preterm birth in some pregnant women who have already had a preterm birth. 17P has been tested for the prevention of early delivery in women with a single-baby pregnancy and who have a history of previous early single-baby delivery. However, an additional study to confirm its safety and benefit is needed.
There will be approximately 1700 subjects enrolled in the United States, Canada and several other countries. For more information on the specific US study site locations, you can visit the “Participating Locations” tab on the study website at Devoted Babies or call toll-free at 877-707-4888.
Other Causes of Preterm Births:
- Vitamin D3 Deficiency
- Smoking
- Carrying Multiples or Multiple Miscarriages
- Preclampsia
- Gestational Diabetes
- Vitamin C Deficiency
- Previous Preterm Births
- Being Under or Overweight
To read more about premature births, click here.
Source: Jasmine Jafferali, 12-21-2009, http://www.examiner.com/x-29454-Pregnancy-Health-Examiner?cid=examiner-email