Preterm birth means babies are born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. These babies can have health problems and need special care in a hospital area called the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The study focuses on low-income mothers who have preterm babies, as they often face challenges like money issues which can make it hard to visit the NICU often. Visiting the NICU helps mothers care for their babies, like breastfeeding and holding them close, which is important for the baby's health.

This study will give some mothers money each week to see if it helps them visit the NICU more often. There are 420 mothers who will be part of this study, and they must be able to get Medicaid, a type of health insurance for people with low income, and have babies born between 24 to 34 weeks. The babies are cared for in hospitals in Massachusetts and Georgia.

• Duration: The study involves several weeks to months of NICU visits.
• Participation: Financial aid will be provided to help with NICU visits.
• Eligibility: Must be a Medicaid-eligible mother and speak English or Spanish.