In todays Health Alert, a new March of Dimes report shows nearly one-quarter of pregnant women in the U.S. are not getting prenatal care in the first trimester. Michigan is one of 21 states with worsening rates.

This new March of Dimes report shows a troubling pattern. Its now the fourth straight year that early care has declined, with almost 25% of pregnant women not receiving prenatal care in the first trimester. Its also the fourth year our country has been stuck at a historically low grade - D plus - for our national preterm birth rate.

The rate sits at 10.4%, meaning one in ten babies is born too early. And, racial disparities are worsening. Rates among babies born pre-term to Black moms and birthing people rose to 14.7%. Were also seeing differences based on insurance. Moms with Me

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