Preventing Preterm Birth

The onset of labor marks the most dangerous period for both mother and baby that does not ease until at least 48 hours after birth. The deaths that occur are just the most extreme cases, as complications occur in almost one-quarter of all pregnancies.

I have this challenge

the problem

The time between the beginning of a woman’s pregnancy and her child’s second birthday offers a unique window of opportunity to shape healthier and more prosperous futures. While preventing preterm birth, stunting, and wasting in fetal development and early life are specific aims we also need to ensure healthy birth, growth, and development for children so that they can live a long and productive life.

financial insights

Grand Challenges in Global Health offered two such grant opportunities - Preventing Preterm Birth and Discover New Ways to Achieve Healthy Growth . While preventing preterm birth, stunting, and wasting in fetal development and early life are specific aims of these programs, our broader goal is to ensure healthy birth, growth, and development for children so that they can live a long and productive life.

attributions

Emily Nelson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-nelson-bbaba7183/

https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/challenge/preventing-preterm-birth

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