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Each year the March of Dimes publishes a Prematurity Report Card to measure the progress states are making toward a preterm birth rate of 9.6% or less by the year 2020. On the 2013 Report Card the United States received a “C”, and we still have the highest rate of preterm birth of any developed country.Continue reading “Preventing Prematurity: How Are We Doing?”

The March of Dimes recommends that all pregnant women follow these five key steps for the health of themselves and their babies: 1. Get early and regular prenatal care. 2. Eat nutritious foods. 3. Don’t smoke! 4. Don’t take drugs. 5. Don’t drink.