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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 [...]

Anti-cancer drug may hold keys to reducing premature birth

An anti-cancer drug has been found to have the properties of inhibiting contractions in uterine muscle tissue which may aid in reducing premature birth.
Every year, nearly 50,000 premature births occur in the U.K., and around 1,500 of those preterm babies die each year. This has led many to call for much-needed research into methods of [...]

1 in 10 Babies Born Premature

The first attempt to measure the number of worldwide premature births has produced startling results, but many experts feel the true numbers are much higher.  Thirteen million babies worldwide are born premature.  Stated another way, one in ten of the world’s babies is born prematurely.  One million of those babies will die as a result [...]

1 in 10 of world’s babies born prematurely

A variety of different factors are responsible for babies being born prematurely, but documentation and solid data is lacking in most parts of the world.
While it may not be surprising to hear that premature births are common in the African continent, the news that North America rates a close second may shock some people.
A report [...]

Pregnant Candace Parker Looks Forward To First Child Soon

Pregnant Candace Parker, 22, told reporters during the March of Dimes event at the weekend that “everything feels great”
L.A. Sparks forward Parker is expecting her first child next month with husband Shelden Williams, Minnesota Timberwolves forward/center.
Talking about the charity’s work to help fight against premature births, birth defects and infant mortality, she commented: “They help [...]

Help Support The Plight Of Premature Babies

The number of premature births since the early 1980s have increased 27 percent.
Currently, one in eight babies is born premature, making it as common as polio was in the 1940s.
It is unclear why there has been an increase in premature birth rates. Some of the babies survive thanks to the advances in technology and [...]