Preterm birth: a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is defined as a preterm birth. In 2006, the infant mortality rate in the United States due to prematurity/low birth weight accounted for 17% of all infant deaths (M. Bitler & Currie, 2011). It's not just emotionally problematic for the family involved; it is also financially problematic for both the family and the economy. According to March of Dimes, in 2009 the average medical costs for a preterm baby were more than 10 times higher than those incurred for a woman who had a healthy full-term baby (Peristats - March of Dimes, 2009). The average costs were $49,033 and $4,551 respectively (Healthy People 2020). The more risk factors that are identified, the more it will allow public health and individuals to focus on specific interventions that will help prevent the occurrence of premature births, which are problematic for both families and our health. healthcare (Ratzon, 2010). Health People 2020: Maternal, Infant and Child Health The Health People 2020 indicator targets are Maternal, Infant and Child Health (MIC) 9.1-9.4 which addresses the reduction of preterm births. MIC 9.1 focuses on reducing the total number of premature births. The forecast is 12.7% and the target is 11.4%. MIC 9.2 concerns the reduction of late preterm births or live births between 34 and 36 weeks of gestation. The forecast is 9% and the target is 8.1%. MIC 9.3 refers to the reduction in live births between 32 and 33 weeks of gestation. The reference value is 1.6% and the target is 1.4%. Finally, MIC 9.4 concerns preterm or live births with less than 32 weeks of gestation. The baseline is 2% and the target is 1.8% (Ohio Department of Health). Premature birth statistics: using CDC life...... half of the document ...... n of a first or subsequent pregnancy. More relevant to our community and the preterm birth indicator: 1) integrate reproductive health messages into health promotion campaigns, 2) increase health workers' awareness of the importance of addressing preconception health among all women in childbearing age, 3) develop and implement modules on preconception care for specific clinical conditions for use in clinical training at undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education levels, 4) develop, evaluate and replicate intensive inter-conception care models based on evidence and care coordination for women at high social and medical risk, and 5) increase health coverage among low-income, childbearing-age women using federal options and waivers within public health insurance systems and private and state children's health insurance program.