Preterm and low birthweight births are on the rise in Texas. 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.
Perinatal Statistics
Visit our Peristats website to view more information about prematurity
in Texas.
Smoking Increases Risk of Having a Premature Baby
During November, Prematurity Awareness Month, the Texas Chapter is focusing efforts on increasing awareness regarding the link between smoking and preterm birth.
Texas Prematurity Campaign
The Texas Prematurity Campaign was launched in February 2003 at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Dr. David Smith, chancellor of Texas Tech University System is leading the Texas effort and serves as chair of the Texas Prematurity Campaign.
Texas Prematurity Campaign Community Partners
Prematurity Campaign Community Partners help the March of Dimes spread the word about the problem of prematurity to pregnant women, health professionals and the public.
NICU Family Support Project in Texas
NICU Family Support provides sensitive, comprehensive, informational and emotionally supportive materials and services to the parents of babies admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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.
