born too soon in america
One in eight babies born in our country is premature. The rate of premature birth in America is higher than that of most other developed nations.
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2009 premature birth report cards
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about prematurity
Learn more about premature birth and what the March of Dimes is doing to prevent it.
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for women
Find out what you can do while you’re pregnant and before pregnancy to help you have a healthy full-term baby.
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for families
Spending time in a newborn intensive care unit can be overwhelming. We are here to help families cope and care for their baby.
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for professionals
Find resources and information to help your patients have healthy pregnancies and babies. Learn about continuing education opportunities.
struggling to survive
In newborn intensive care units across the country, babies born too soon and too small are fighting to stay alive.
the global toll of
premature birth
premature birth
Nearly 13 million babies worldwide are born prematurely each year, and more then one million die. Read the report
our prematurity campaign
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