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Fight For Preemies

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November 17, 2009

Objective:
Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick ― half a million of them in the United States. November 17 is when we fight.

Do you know a baby that was born too soon, too small, unable to suck, unable to breathe on his own? Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. Worse: the number has increased 31 percent since 1981. It can happen without warning and for no known reason. Until we have more answers, anyone’s baby, could be born too soon.

Medical advances give even the tiniest babies a chance of survival, yet for many babies premature birth is still a life or death condition. It’s the #1 cause of death during the first month of life. And babies who survive face serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities.

The rate of premature birth has never been higher. In half the cases, we simply don’t understand what went wrong. We need to fight for answers. And, ultimately, preventions.

November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites bloggers like you to get involved.

• Learn about premature birth at marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies
• Put a badge on your blog during November, Prematurity Awareness Month®
• On November 17, blog for a baby you love and to help others

We need to fight ― because babies shouldn’t have to.

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El 17 de noviembre estará dedicado a crear conciencia sobre la crisis del nacimiento prematuro. March of Dimes le extiende una invitación a los blogueros como usted para que participen.

-Aprenda acerca del nacimiento prematuro en nacersano.org o marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies
-Añada un botón en su blog durante el mes de noviembre, Mes del Nacimiento Prematuro
-El 17 de noviembre, dedique una entrada en su blog a un bebé que usted ama y para ayudar a otros

Necesitamos luchar por todos los bebés.

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mom2twins26weekers

11/19/09 mom of 26 weekers twins boy and girl

by: mom2twins26weekers

I have twins that was born on june 10,2008 weighing less that 1lb 14 oz each they stayed in the NICU for 105 days and they are 17 months now and doing great they are truly a blessing to me and everyone around them they are gods gift to me and i love each of them so much and i thank god every day i have to spend with them the doctors and nurse are wonderful for the jobs they do it was the most stressful time in my life !! i hope everyone out there has a great outcome with their tiny little bund

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TripMomma

11/17/09 I have 3 preemies

by: TripMomma

Our triplets were born at 31 weeks and spent a tad over a month in the NICU. It was the hardest time of our lives and many tears were shed. We are lucky and have very healthy 16 month olds now but our journey will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out every night for those babies fighting to survive.

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Theresa111

11/17/09 Here is my input

by: Theresa111

Donations made using your MasterCard are doubled.

Receipt November 17, 2009 @ 11:55 PM
Thank you, your $25.00 donation has been received on behalf of March of Dimes.

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lilliesmom

11/17/09 My preemies

by: lilliesmom

My daughter was our first preemie. She was born at only 26 weeks gestation weighing only 2 pounds and was 14 inches long. My son was our second preemie. He was born at only 28 weeks gestation weighing 2 pounds 9 ounces and was 14 1/2 inches long. Today they are 5 and 3 1/2 and doing great! It was a long journey but was all worth it. We remember every day how blessed our family is to have our babies! They still do not have a reason for why I delivered them both so early. I have started my blog so

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bbreenc

11/17/09 Miracle Baby Girl

by: bbreenc

Our second daughter was born this March, at 26 weeks + 2 days. The weeks of bedrest before her arrival felt helpless. Even more desperate, were many of the 88 days in the NICU that followed her birth. Thanks to the outstanding medical care of the loving doctors and nurses, she left the hospital before her due date. We continue to be amazed by her daily progress and unbelievable spirit. She is our truest miracle.

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