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Michigan Prematurity Information
Preterm and Low Birthweight births are on the rise in Michigan. 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. |
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Perinatal Statistics
Visit our Peristats website to view more information about prematurity
in Michigan.
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Preterm and Low Birthweight births are on the rise in Michigan
In 1990, 10.7% of Michigan births were preterm - births occurring before the 37th week of pregnancy - by 2000 the number had risen to 11.6%. Nearly 12% of the 136,171 babies born in Michigan were born too soon.
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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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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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