Preterm birth remains prevalent and is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality in the United States. This webinar will discuss how the burden of preterm birth is not equal among different groups.

Differences in preterm birth occurrence and outcomes are noted among different groups based on race/ethnicity, age, location of residence, socioeconomic status and much more. The available strategies for preterm birth prevention and the challenges in reducing preterm birth are also discussed.

Dr. Brian Iriye will highlight the need for the implementation of evidence-based solutions obtained from medical research. Over the years, systems have attempted to put various care bundles and other tools in place with mixed success in actually improving healthcare outcomes on a national scale. Implementation science takes evidence-based interventions and teaches us how to put that research to purposeful use in the real world. The principles of implementation science need to be embraced in obstetric practice. This program will help attendees understand the importance of this new and changing field to further improve maternal health and obstetric outcomes