Did you know that Mississippi has the highest rate of pre-term births in the nation?

On Avg. week in Mississippi:

153 Babies are born preterm

27 Babies are born very preterm

96 Babies are born low birthweight

19 are born very low birthweight

I've joined March for Babies because the March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in our community and across the nation. The money we raise for March for Babies will help:

- support all-important research offering preventions and solutions for babies born too soon or with birth defects

- educate women on things they can do to increase their chances of having a healthy baby

- provide comfort and information to families with a newborn in intensive care

- push for newborn screening and health insurance for all pregnant women and children

Please help by donating today!

It's easy, safe and secure - just click the purple banner on the right to make your donation.

The mission of March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.