The March of Dimes is a leader and pioneer in the fight to save babies. We have an outstanding track record of success and we are prepared to accomplish even greater things in the future to solve the problems of prematurity, birth defects, and low birthweight.
Folic Acid
Folic acid, a B vitamin, helps prevent birth defects of the brain and spinal cord when taken very early in pregnancy. It is available in most multivitamins, as a folic acid-only supplement and in some foods. The March of Dimes encourages all women of childbearing age to take a multivitamin containing 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, as part of a healthy diet. Most multivitamins have this amount, but check the label to be sure. A healthy diet includes foods that contain folate, the natural form of the vitamin. Such foods include fortified breakfast cereals, beans, leafy green vegetables and orange juice.
Why Prenatal Care? March of Dimes - All mothers-to-be benefit from prenatal care. Pregnant women who see a health care provider regularly have healthier babies, are less likely to deliver prematurely, and are less likely to have other serious problems related to pregnancy. The goal of prenatal care is to monitor the progress of pregnancy and to identify problems before they become serious for either mom or baby.
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.
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