Prematurity Awareness Month - Sponsored by the March of Dimes
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Saving Babies from Premature Birth
As part of a national effort to save babies from premature birth the March of Dimes has designated November as Prematurity Awareness Month. The month of November is dedicated to raising awareness about premature births, while also raising funds for the March of Dimes.
Why the Concern about Premature Births?
More than half a million babies are born too early each year. Premature birth is the number one killer of newborns. Those premature babies who do survive are often disabled for life.
The March of Dimes is leading the fight to defeat prematurity with a multiyear, multimillion-dollar national campaign to help the nation reduce the rate of premature births.
Their goal is to reduce the rate of premature births from 12.1 percent in 2002 to the national Healthy People 2010 objective of no more than 7.6 percent.
YouTube Video Raising Awareness about Premature Birth
Featuring NICU Parent and Neonatal Specialist Dr. Jaile-Marti
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Help the March of Dimes put an end to premature birth, the number one cause of infant mortality.
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12 Ways You Can Get Involved in Prematurity Awareness Month
Saving Babies from Premature Birth
- Donate Spare Change as part of the March of Dimes Coin Collection Campaign.
- Be a Coin Star by sending in a photo of where you keep your change.
- Share Your Story on the online community for NICU families.
- E-mail Friend and Family about Prematurity Awareness Month.
- Write Letters to the Editor to raise awareness and inform members of your local community about Prematurity Awareness Month.
- Attend a Local Event during the month of November hosted by March of Dimes chapters across the country.
- Alert Your Congregation or House of Worship. Raise your congregation's awareness of the seriousness of premature birth.
- Honor a Child by creating a virtual band in honor or memory of a child, an organization, or even a baby-on-the-way.
- Shop to Support the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Campaign by purchasing ribbons, wristbands, magnets and more.
- Volunteer Your Time for your local March of Dimes chapter.
- Make a Video Message and enter the contest for the "Every Baby Has a Story" PSA (Public Service Announcement) Video Contest.
- Create a Squidoo Lens to Benefit the March of Dimes.
Baker's Dozen - The Thirteenth Way You Can Get Involved in Prematurity Awareness Month
Attend the NICU Expo - The Online Event By NICU Parents for NICU Parents
13. Attend the NICU Expo to raise awareness about parenting in the NICU.
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NICU Expo - For Parents of NICU Babies & the Providers that Care for Them
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The NICU Expo is is an Online Event being hosted by three former NICU Parents and NICU Parenting Experts to raise awareness about parenting in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the NICU. The NICU Expo was to have been held during November, which is...
YouTube Videos about the March of Dimes Coin Collection Campaign
How Many Babies Will You Save By Donating Spare Change?
Your Spare Change Can Make a Difference to Premature Babies
More Information on the March of Dimes Coin Collection Campaign
- March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month.
- Click on the link to find a Coin Collection Center and donate your spare change to the March of Dimes.
Flickr Photos from the March of Dimes Photo Collection of Contest Resources
Usable Images for the Every Baby Has a Story Video Contest
These are just some of the many images made available by the March of Dimes for use in the Every Baby Has a Story Video Contest. You can find more through the contest site.
Learn More About the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month
Help Save Babies from Premature Birth
Discover ways to raise awareness about premature births during Prematurity Awareness Month while raising money for the March of Dimes.
- March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month - Home Page
- The main page for the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month this November.
YouTube Video Spot for the March of Dimes Fight Against Premature Birth
Featuring Thaila
Thalia for the March of Dimes
Award winning vocalist Thalia supports the March of Dimes fight against premature birth. Join Thalia and the March of Dimes by walking in WalkAmerica. To find out more information or to learn how you can help, visit www.walkamerica.org.
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The Latest News about the Prematurity Awareness Month
What is New from the March of Dimes
Making News on Google about the March of Dimes Prematurity Awareness Month in November.
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Available from Amazon
The Preemie Parents' Companion: The Essential Guide to Caring for Your Premature Baby in the Hospital, at Home, and Through the First Years
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 07/12/2009) 
Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/12/2009)
Parenting Your Premature Baby and Child: The Emotional Journey
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Preemie Parents: Recovering from Baby's Premature Birth
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