Learn the Facts
Prematurity has been escalating steadily and alarmingly over the past two decades. One out of eight babies is born prematurely in the United States. Preterm delivery can happen to any pregnant woman.
The Campaign
The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is a multimillion-dollar research, awareness and education effort that helps families have healthier babies.
Help Reduce the Costs
Premature birth touches everyone. The emotional costs for families can be devastating and life-changing. The financial costs affect all of us. Prematurity accounts for almost half of hospital charges for infants.
Support Research
In about 40 percent of premature births, the causes are unknown. To solve this problem, scientific research is of paramount importance. The March of Dimes is funding medical studies to find the answers.
Read a Personal Story
Over 540,000 babies are born prematurely in the U.S. every year. All these babies come into the world too early. Every one of them is unique and special, and every baby's story is different.
Advocate for Change
The March of Dimes advocates for national and state health policies and programs that benefit women of childbearing age, infants and children.
Know the Numbers
The Perinatal Data Center at the March of Dimes has a number of statistical resources regarding preterm birth and other perinatal topics.
Partners & Alliances
The following organizations are partnering with the March of Dimes to help lead the national effort to fight prematurity.
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How many babies are born prematurely each year in your state? Visit our PeriStats interactive data resource to find out. |
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