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When Baby arrives well before the due date, there are medical and emotional concerns for everyone involved. Premature birth can be scary, but you can be prepared and help lessen the fears with the following information.

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The Facts on Premature Births
Steps to Take to Ensure the Healthiest Outcome
Recently, the United States received a "D" on the March of Dimes Premature Birth Report Card. What does that actually mean and what should women know about premature births?

Preemie Facts
Are You Prepared for a Preemie?
When a baby is born prematurely, or at a low birth weight, there may be developmental delays that are not seen in the early days of infancy. Often it is within the first few years that these delays, or other problems, are discovered.

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Pregnancy Daily
Track the day to day progress of your pregnancy with the Pregnancy Daily Calendar. Get daily pregnancy inspiration and practical pregnancy tips, while you follow along with your growing baby's fetal development.

Glossary of Pregnancy Terms
Find easy definitions for words commonly used during pregnancy and labor. An alphabetized list of pregnancy terms can help you make the most of obstetrician and midwife appointments.

Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
When am I due? The Pregnancy Due Date Calculator will figure out your due date. Just enter the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP) to calculate your due date or even when conception occurred.

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Fetal Development Week by Week
A gallery of photos showing fetal development and growth from conception to delivery.

10 Steps Toward a Positive Labor
Learn 10 steps to help you have a positive labor and delivery.