Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta ...

The newest March of Dimes report gives the US a D+ rating on preterm birth rates. The Conversation — Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Kobi V. Ajayi, Texas A&M University (THE CONVERSATION) Seven years ago, at 30 weeks ...