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Prematurity Campaign in California

Preterm and Low Birthweight births are on the rise.  Babies born too soon and too small struggle to survive those first few weeks and sometimes months of life. They are more likely to have developmental delays, chronic respiratory problems and vision or hearing impairment. The March of Dimes is dedicated to reducing the number of babies born early and/or too small; programs focus on education about the signs of preterm labor and research into the causes.

Perinatal Statistics
Visit our Peristats website to view more information about prematurity in California.


March of Dimes Launches $75 Million, Five-Year Campaign to Uncover the Causes of the #1 Obstetric Problem in the United States: Prematurity
Premature births have risen 27% since 1981, now accounting for 476,000 of the 4 million babies delivered each year in this country.




Premature Births Soar In The U.S. And Is Now The #1 Obstetric Problem
In the United States, prematurity is the leading cause of infant deaths in the first month of life.




Prematurity Fund
The California Prematurity Fund complements the efforts of the Prematurity Campaign.





Additional Information Regarding Prematurity
Informational brochures about prematurity are available from the March of Dimes office near you, by calling 800-367-6630, or at our National Website.


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