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Some States Have More Premature Babies Than Others

by Mary Ann Romans

19 Nov 2008 12:03 PM

A new report shows that the odds of you having a premature baby depend on the state in which you live. The report was issued by the March of Dimes organization which tracked premature births and gave a report card on the disparity of premature births by state.

Will You Walk for Babies?

by Valorie Delp

19 Feb 2008 07:28 AM

The March of Dimes has recently revamped itself and is now the March for Babies--but the founding principle is the same. Marchers get sponsors to donate money to help for research to improve the quality of life of disabled and premature babies.

Why the US Infant Mortality Rate is So High

by Valorie Delp

28 Aug 2007 03:49 AM

In case you hadn't heard, the US has the second highest infant mortality rate among the developed nations. If you're thinking our health care system stinks and that's why so many babies are dying. . .think again.

Your Preemie

by Heather Long

19 Dec 2006 07:09 AM

The statistics tell us that one out of every eight babies is born before the pregnancy achieves 37 weeks and these babies are considered premature. Thanks to our modern medicine and research in areas in pediatric health, preemies have a greater chance at survival and a long life.

Principles in Breastfeeding a Preemie

by Valorie Delp

05 Oct 2006 03:48 AM

Something that moms of preemies understand that the "normal" mothers don't is that preemies have unique challenges and their "preemie" status follows them for at least a few years. Moms of preemies are always talking about real age vs.

Do You Kangaroo?

by Valorie Delp

08 Aug 2006 04:34 AM

Kangaroo Care is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries and is commonly practiced in other cultures all the time, as a practical way of life.



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