About the Campaign: What We Know and What We Don’t

About Prematurity

For Women

NICU Families

For Professionals

Take Action

ABOUT
PREMATURITY

learn the facts

join the campaign

help reduce cost

support research

read a personal story

Advocate for Change

Know the Numbers

Partners & Alliances

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Learn the Facts

What We Know and What We Don’t, Why Do Women Deliver Early?, Who Will Deliver Early?, Predicting Prematurity, Who Is at Increased Risk? , Can Treatment Prevent Preterm Delivery?, Complications in the Newborn, References

Join the Campaign

The March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign, Campaign Goals, Progress and Impact

Help Reduce the Costs

The Economic Costs, The Cost to Business, The Emotional Toll

Support Research

The Mystery of Premature Birth, Setting the National Research Agenda, March of Dimes Research Grantees, 2008, March of Dimes Research Grantees, 2007, March of Dimes Research Grantees, 2006, March of Dimes Research Grantees, 2005, Research and Treatment Milestones

Read a Personal Story

Zeek Taylor: 2007 National Ambassador, Alexa Marie Ostolaza: 2006 National Ambassador, Navy Anderson: 2005 National Ambassador, Amanda Reeves: 2004 National Ambassador

Advocate for Change

The March of Dimes Works to Protect Children

Know the Numbers

Partners & Alliances

Campaign Partners & Alliances

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