What are the statistics on NICU admissions highlighted by Hilary Erickson?

Hilary highlights recent CDC data showing that NICU admissions have increased from 8.7% of live births in 2016 to 9.8% in 2023.

The main takeaway is that roughly 1 in 10 babies now spends at least some time in the NICU, even if it is only for a few hours of extra monitoring or help with breathing.

Would you like help understanding what usually causes a short versus a longer NICU stay?