A nurse is conducting an educational class for expectant couples.What information about preterm birth does the nurse include in the discussion? (Select all that apply.)

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Although many pregnant women experience preterm contractions,only those with cervical changes are diagnosed with preterm labor.More than 90% of infants born at 28-29 weeks' gestation survive today.Worldwide,premature birth is the leading cause of infant morbidity and mortality. According to the March of Dimes (2012),the rate of preterm birth is highest for African American infants (18.4 %).In the United States,more than 1 in 8 babies are born too soon.

A Nurse Is Conducting an Educational Class for Expectant Couples