Disclosure statement The presenter and members of the Western Australian Preterm Birth Prevention Initiative do not directly accept gifts or other support from pharmaceutical companies or suppliers of medical equipment Preterm Birth The problems For the mother Increased risks of obstetric intervention and separation from child For the newborn Increased risks of death, cerebral haemorrhage, respiratory support,bowel necrosis and sepsis For children Increased risks of cerebral palsy, chronic lung disease, deafness,blindness, learning difficulties and behavioural problems.For adults Increased risks of metabolic syndrome, diabetes/heart disease,loss of employment and socialisation issues.