Did you know? Premature birth complications are the leading cause of death in babies under the age of 5! In 2020, around 13.4 million babies were born early worldwide. And India alone accounted for over 20% of these births.Apart from increased mortality, preterm birth also puts the baby at risk of other health complications. So, it’s really important to understand what causes a baby to be born preterm and what you can do to prevent it.