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March of Dimes Launches 7th Annual Prematurity Awareness Month

The March of Dimes has launched its 7th Annual Prematurity Awareness Month, once again focusing our attention on the growing problem of premature birth in the United States.  A birth is considered premature if it occurs before 37 weeks gestation.
The March of Dimes is the leading non-profit organization in the United States focusing its attention [...]

Baby Lange Labeled Too Fat by Insurance Company

Baby Alex Lange is only 4 months old, but he has already been labeled “fat” and “chubby” by his insurance company.  Alex is now 25 inches long and weighs 18-19 pounds.

His family applied for coverage with insurance company Rocky Mountain Health Insurance Plans because their previous carrier had raised rates by 40% after Alex was [...]

Late-Preterm Babies Have Higher Chance Of Problems At Pre-School

Studies have shown that babies born three to six weeks before their due dates have a higher risk of learning disabilities or developmental delays during preschool.
Although the risk is small, there was a significant increase in risk between full-term and late-preterm babies.
Researchers have told parents not to be alarmed by the results, as overall, the [...]