30% of families with preterm, very low birth weight babies alter employment, often leading to job loss and impacting health insurance.

A study in JAMA Pediatrics reveals that families with preterm babies, especially those with very low birth weight (under 3.3 pounds), face significant economic challenges. About 30% of these parents have altered their employment due to their child's health, often leading to job loss and impacting health insurance coverage. Even low birth weight babies (3.3 to 5.5 pounds) pose economic strains, with 20% of parents making similar employment decisions, contrasting with 13% of parents with full-term babies.

October 28, 2024
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