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State earns ‘C’ on March of Dimes report card

November 4, 2019 By WRN Contributor

A national report card shows premature births increasing across the country, and in Wisconsin. The March of Dimes released a report card on Monday on pre-term birth rates. The March of Dimes gives Wisconsin a “C.”

About 10-percent of babies in Wisconsin are born premature. A baby born before 37 weeks is considered premature. The problem affects millions of mothers and newborns across the country. Babies born prematurely can have a range of health complications that can last a lifetime, from breathing problems to serious infections.

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