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The March of Dimes and millions of families of premature babies need your help and support. November is a month that recognizes Prematurity Awareness! Do you have a friend, family member or associate who has a child that was born premature?

Check out the stats:

  • Every year, more than half a million babies are born too soon in the United States. Our country’s premature birth rate has risen by 36 percent over the last 25 years. That’s serious cause for concern.
  • Premature birth costs society more than $26 billion a year and takes a high toll on families. Babies born just a few weeks early are at risk of severe health problems and lifelong disabilities. Premature birth is the number 1 killer of newborns.

“This preemie story is about my son. Michael Rashard Bridgeforth. I’m Soror LaTonya Rodgers and his father is Bro. William Bridgeforth. He was born on May 15 at 12:09am, exactly 9wks early. He stayed in NICU for two and a half months. At 5mo, he had a hernia surgery, an appendectomy, & a circumcision all in one surgery. He also had a vsd which is a small hole in his heart valve. When he came home from the hospital, he was on oxygen for an additional 2mo. Now, Michael is 3 1/2yrs old and is completely healthy!! He is truly our miracle baby!!!!”

– Soror Tonya Rodger

If you’re pregnant and have questions, please click here to learn more.

Volunteers are needed in your area. Click here for more info.

 

 

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