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Preemies & Parenting

10 Causes of Low Birth Weight

Premature birth is a serious health problem. In the United States, about 12.8 percent of babies (more than half a million a year) are born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Here we walk you through the various causes of low birth weight in hopes that a greater understanding of the problem can help in its prevention.
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Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy
Reduce Risk of Premature Birth

10 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
Long-term Preemie Issues

Premature babies are more susceptible to face complications -- both long- and short-term. Learn about which long-term complications might arise and what you can do about them.
Unbelievable Births

I'm Pregnant And...
Disability Warning Signs

Child Development Guideline
Breastfeeding: What Dad Can Do

A new dad might think that his role in breastfeeding is a minor one, but the father's attitude is a primary influence on the mother's decision to breastfeed or not. Learn how to support mom's breastfeeding venture.
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Baby Health
Fact or Fiction: Breast-feeding

5 Facts About Nursing a Preemie
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Watch the all new docu-drama NICU and go behind the scenes of the nation's top neonatal intensive care units to witness the day-to-day care required to sustain the tiniest of lives. Thursdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).
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Top 10 Causes of Low Birth Weight
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			5 Facts About Nursing a PreemieIs breastfeeding different with a premature baby? Here are five things you should know about breastfeeding your preemie.

			Should you save your baby's umbilical cord blood?Planning for a baby's arrival involves more than just picking out a name and a nursery scheme. Nowadays, you have to decide whether to save the baby's umbilical cord blood from the trash.

			What can I do to reduce my risk of having a premature baby?While it is true that many women without any risk factors will have a preterm baby, here are some things you can do to reduce the chance it will happen to you.

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			Preemie ResourcesLearn about preemies, preeclampsia, low-weight births, parenting in the NICU and more from the March of Dimes.

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