22 Jul 2020

Doctors investigate why there were fewer premature births under lockdown

From Checkpoint, 5:55 pm on 22 July 2020

Doctors say there were fewer babies born prematurely in New Zealand's lockdown - following a trend also seen overseas.

They say understanding what's behind the change could help save some babies from a lifetime of complications.

RNZ health correspondent Rowan Quinn has the story.