Spenser's Hope was formed to help families who are experiencing preterm labor and premature birth.  Based on our own personal experience, we know what a scary and confusing time that this can be.

Spenser's Hope has two purposes:

• Today: to provide education and support to families who are experiencing preterm labor and premature birth.

• Tomorrow: to fund research to help determine the cause of preterm labor.

Unfortunately, the incidence of premature birth has not decreased during the past 40 years.  In the United States, preterm delivery affects approximately one in eight births and is the cause of at least 75% of neonatal deaths, excluding those related to congenital malformations.

In most cases, the cause of preterm labor is not diagnosed.  In fact, half of the women who go into preterm labor have no known risk factors.  At this time, preterm labor cannot be prevented.

Click on the links below to hear our story, as well as the services that we provide.  Thank you for visiting Spenser's Hope.