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

PREMATURITY MOBILE HEALTH

CLINIC

Serving Fresno County

Hmong & Latino Services Available

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