For Your Patients Continuing Education Resource Library Prematurity Home Grand Rounds This collaborative program for health professionals is sponsored by the March of Dimes and the Johnson & Johnson Pediatric Institute. Preterm birth is the priority topic. Late Preterm Birth: Every Week Matters Infants born between 34 and 36 weeks gestation have a higher risk of morbidity and mortality than term infants (37-42 weeks). Complications include temperature instability, feeding and breathing problems, and jaundice. (pdf, 173k) "I Want My 9 Months" The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign is encouraging women of childbearing age to talk to their health care providers before they get pregnant about how to reduce the risk of preterm birth. Prematurity Statistics The Perinatal Data Center at the March of Dimes has a number of statistical resources regarding preterm labor and birth, including information by state. Each year the March of Dimes supports hundreds of research projects through millions of dollars in grants.
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