November 17, 2009 | In: Uncategorized
Prematurity Awareness Day
Today is Prematurity Awareness Day. Prematurity has been escalating steadily and alarmingly over the past two decades. In fact, the rate of premature birth increased by 36 percent between the early 1980s and 2006. One out of eight babies is born prematurely in the United States. This trend and the dynamics underlying it underscore the critical importance and timeliness of the March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign.
The rate of premature birth in America is higher than that of most other developed nations. New report card: U.S. scores a “D.” So does Kansas, with a pre-term birth rate of 11.5%.
You can help fight for preemies by donating to the March of Dimes. Or you can donate in Jack’s honor by
using this link.
Jack's first day of life; delivered 9 weeks early
2 Responses to Prematurity Awareness Day
Not Ratched
November 18th, 2009 at 3:38 AM
I note the presence of not one but two Big Booger Grabbers…was Jack snotty?
tracey
November 24th, 2009 at 4:17 AM
He was so tiny! I remember my friend’s twins, born at 25.5 weeks… They too survived and are still some mighty strong little girls! The March of Dimes is a wonderful cause.