It’s no secret that pregnancy and birth can come with a long list of life-threatening conditions and sizable hospital bills. But Ovia Health, a family health benefits platform, is confident the right care can reverse dangerous trends.
Preterm births, or birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy, affected 10% of the U.S. population in 2020, according to March of Dimes, a non-profit that works to improve the health of mothers and babies. Preterm birth can lead to a higher likelihood of death or disability for the child, who has not fully developed in those last weeks of pregnancy. Meanwhile, mothers are more likely to suffer from postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.
