33,000 BABIES WILL BE BORN PRETERM THIS MONTH
Throughout Prematurity Awareness Month, March of Dimes shines a light on the global crisis of prematurity. We’re raising awareness and asking for lifesaving donations in honor of World Prematurity Day, November 17.
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. faced a maternal and infant health crisis and still remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth. This crisis is fueled by the health equity gap in our health care system that puts women and babies of color at the greatest risk.
Today preterm birth rates in our country continue to rise. Families everywhere need your support to ensure they get the care they need. Together, we can give every family the best possible start.
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We're expanding our group prenatal care programMarch of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers
We're studying the unknown causes of preterm birthMom and baby action network
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We're helping families in the hospital
THE VONGSAMPHANH FAMILY
Amber and John were thrilled to discover they were expecting twins. It had been an uneventful pregnancy until week 28 when Amber was admitted to the hospital to stop an early labor. She spent six weeks on bed rest alternating between home and the hospital. At 34 weeks pregnant, Amber had to deliver Charlotte and Audrey at 4 pounds, 6 ounce and 5 pounds, 2 ounces.
Charlotte had a few issues as an infant with horrible reflux, feeding therapy, a helmet and braces on her legs to learn to walk. But in true preemie fashion, she was a fighter and overcame all her challenges.
“I’m so thankful for the advances made by March of Dimes that allowed my girls those precious six weeks of time to grow and develop in utero,” Jessica says. “While they were early and tiny, they were strong. We were blessed. I will continue to raise money for March of Dimes because I feel I owe my girls’ very life to them and I never want another mom to have to look back on the birth of their children with sadness or fear.”
Both Charlotte and Audrey are healthy and thriving today.
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Buy a #BlanketChange blanket or mask from our gift guide to advocate for the 700 women who die each year from pregnancy-related complications.
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Join us on Monday, November 16 at 9 A.M. EST on Twitter for a World Prematurity Day chat. Share your story, hear from experts and advocates worldwide and help raise awareness of this global health crisis. Join in at #WPDChat.
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Light it purple, including your office or home. If you can wear it, make it purple. And don’t forget to share pictures on your social channels with #WorldPrematurityDay and @marchofdimes.
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