dr. fleischmann. recent studies with more recent technologies do not show a correlation between interest pregnancy termination and premature birth. i also think that dr. mahan is right on target. one of the benefits of the health care reform law is that patients will be able to have ongoing, continuous care. the best way to have a healthy baby is to have a healthy mother. on going well-womens'health care, rolled in with pre- conception care is a major factor in helping to reduce preterm births in improve maternal and infant outcomes. we have an opportunity. >> dr. fleischmann, i did not the response. do you believe comprehensive medical malpractice reform would help providers stop practicing defensive medicine? >> it is the detail of what it means would be -- >> like what they have in california or texas. >> we have not taken a position on that of the march of dimes. >> absolutely. >> dr. lawrence? >> i am in total support for a comprehensive medical liability reform. it will help in all areas of medi