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Precious Living has been affiliated with March of Dimes since 2006 Since 2006 we've been an online affiliates of March of Dimes and we are proud of it. We have direct many people to MarchofDimes.com to learn more about the cause. Please join us to help save babies. There are many ways you can help. Become a volunteer, shop to help, join a group or help us fundraised. Join us by fundraising with us  By giving to the March of Dimes, you can help them continue their vital research, education, community services and advocacy programs.
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Newborn Screening Subject of New Podcast
Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes, is a guest on the weekly podcast called Pregtastic, a series by and for pregnant women, which began on Monday, October 2nd. In the first episode of this new forum, Dr. Howse discussed newborn screening and why it's important that every newborn receive 29 recommended tests. Great advances are being made in newborn screening. More and more states are now screening for 21 of the 29 disorders that can be successfully managed or treated if diagnosed early. More than 71 percent of all babies born in the U.S., now are screened, over twice as many as last year. The show is casual, informative and fun. The hosts are "real" pregnant women who have the same concerns and joys as their listeners. The Everyday Baby The March of Dimes is about all babies...those born healthy and those that need our help to survive. One out of eight babies is born prematurely in the United States, but there is something you can do to help. VisitThe EveryBaby page. Using the latest in web technology, tell your baby’s story in the timeless style of a scrapbook page. You can add text, video or pictures and invite friends to view, add comments or just browse our interactive Story Map. Plus your donations will help fund your local NICUs. With your help and support, we can make sure every baby's story is a happy one. Every baby has a story, tell us yours. VisitThe EveryBaby page  | Preterm Labor March of Dimes - Preterm labor is labor that occurs before your 37th week of pregnancy. (Most pregnancies last 38-42 weeks.) Preterm labor can happen to any woman. Only about half the women who have preterm labor fall into any known risk group. In the United States, 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely. Compared to full-term babies, premature babies are at higher risk of needing hospitalization and having serious health problems. If you think you are going into labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy, call your health care provider right away. Preterm Birth  March of Dimes - Babies born before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy are called premature or preterm. In the United States, 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely. Babies born preterm are at risk for serious health problems. Those born earliest are at greater risk of medical complications, long-term disabilities and death. The earlier a child is born, the less she will weigh, the less developed her organs will be, and the more complications she is likely to face. These babies may require care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). These units have specialized medical staff and equipment that can deal with the multiple problems that premature infants face.
Prematurity has increased at an alarming rate over the past two decades. The March of Dimes is determined to stem the tide of premature deliveries with education and research. You can help us save babies by donating today.
The March of Dimes goal is to raise awareness of the problem of prematurity to 60 percent among women of childbearing age and 50 percent among the general public by 2010. Please click here to learn how you can help us save babies. | BEFORE PREGNANCY: What Women Can Do to Help Prevent Premature Birth Nine months of a healthy pregnancy is the best gift you can give your future baby. More and more babies are born too early and those who survive may have serious health problems. Medical experts often don't know why premature birth happens. We do know there are things you can do, before you get pregnant, to help give your baby a better chance of a healthy and full-term birth.
Plan your pregnancy and see a doctor or nurse before and during pregnancy to talk about the following topics. The March of Dimes List: 9 questions to ask your doctor or nurse
1. How can diabetes, high blood pressure, infections or other conditions affect my pregnancy?
2. How can certain medicines and home remedies affect my pregnancy?
3. How does taking a multivitamin with folic acid daily, especially before pregnancy, help me have a healthy baby?
4. What is a healthy weight for me before pregnancy?
5. How can I stay away from cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs?
6. How can I avoid unsafe chemicals and other things at home and at work?
7. How can I take care of myself and lower stress?
8. How long should I wait between my pregnancies? (Wait at least 6 months between delivery and the beginning of the next pregnancy.)
9. What do I need to know about my family history, including premature birth? Premature birth is when your baby is too early, before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy.
For more information, visit the Web site of the March of Dimes: marchofdimes.com.
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