"9 months of a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give your future baby"

Honor a child you know who was born prematurely or any child who has touched your life. Band Together with the March of Dimes.

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Learn About Prematurity

Employer health costs for premature babies during the first year of their lives average $41,610, compared to $2,830 for babies born healthy and full term.

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For Women

If a woman has any of the warning signs of preterm labor, she should call her health care provider or go to the hospital right away.

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FROM OUR COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES:
THE ST. CLAIR FAMILY

On October 27th 2004, our son Kyle was born at 33 weeks gestation.  He weighed 4 pounds and was immediately taken to the NICU.  Our sweet boy was born with very immature lungs and was on a HIFI ventilator for weeks.  Kyle suffered from severe reflux and countless lung infections.  After 8 surgeries and 4 blood transfusions Kyle came home after 9 long months.  It’s been 3 years since we brought Kyle home.  We have been readmitted 5 times and he has had to endure 4 more surgeries. It has not always been easy but Kyle’s spirit and love makes everything ok.   Kyle is still on oxygen and a feeding tube, but he’s a happy, beautiful and sweet little boy!  He loves his Thomas the tank engine toys and movies and loves to play outside with his sister and brother.  We are so lucky to have him.
THE FACES OF PREMATURITY

July 19, 2008