March of Dimes

Since 2006 Precious Living has been affiliates of March of Dimes and we are proud of it. We have directed 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 Precious Living fundraised.

By giving to the March of Dimes, you can help them continue their vital research, education, community services and advocacy programs.

When you buy our Baby Ribbons Lollipops a $0.50 donation will go to the March of Dimes for every lollipop you purchase. If you are having a baby event such as a baby shower or a welcome party or just want to announce the birth of your precious little one. Order these delicious Baby Ribbons Lollipops to help us fundraised and spread the message.

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.

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 Pretanal 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Visit The 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. Visit The EveryBaby page

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