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More than 470,000 babies are born prematurely in the U.S. every year.  While these babies all have in common that they came into the world before they were ready, every baby is a unique and special individual, and every baby's story is different.

 

Personal Stories
  Amanda Reeves: 2004 National Ambassador
 
    - The March of Dimes Made the Difference for Amanda
 
    - Amanda's Fragile Start
 
  William Harbinson: His Journey of Survival
 
  Tyler Jameson: Born at 26 Weeks
 
  Ricky Obst: A Mother's Promise
 
  John Michael O'Brien: Born Too Soon
 
  Myranda Stanley: Our Tiny Miracle
 
Banding Together
How many babies are born prematurely each year in your state? Visit our PeriStats interactive data resource to find out.
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