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A full-term pregnancy is
usually 40 weeks, but…
1 out of 9 babies are
born premature,
before 37 weeks
A premature baby
is not fully prepared to live
outside the womb.
Premature birth is the
leading cause of infant
death worldwide
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CLINIC
Serving Fresno County
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FIND OUT WHAT YOU & YOUR
BABY NEED TO STAY HEALTHY!
PREMATURITY MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC Providing Health Care Services to Fresno County Premature Babies & Women at Risk for Premature Labor
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What can happen if I deliver my baby too
early?
The earlier the baby is born the higher the risk for acute, chronic, and developmental problems, and
complicated diseases involving the lungs, brain, eyes, heart, intestines,
liver, infections, and more.
EVERY WEEK IN THE WOMB COUNTS!
ANYONE CAN HAVE A PREMATURE BIRTH.
There are multiple factors that contribute to
prematurity, but the cause is usually unknown. ARE YOU AT RISK?
1. History of premature baby or
premature labor? 2. Pregnant with twins or
multiples? 3. History of miscarriage or
abortion? 4. Had a baby less than 12
months ago? 5. Less than 18, or older than 35? 6. African American ancestry? 7. History of high blood pressure
or diabetes? 8. Do you smoke or use illicit
drugs? 9. Underweight or significantly
overweight? 10. Uterus or cervix problems? 11. Under a lot of stress?
A YES answer to any question indicates risk.
GET PRENATAL CARE EARLY ON!
Prematurity Mobile
Health Clinic provides:
• Prevention care & education for at risk moms
• Preemie education for parents • Mom and baby check-ups and
vaccinations • Breastfeeding assistance • Local resources and support
services information
Medi-Cal & Medicare Accepted