March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We use research, advocacy, and education to give every baby the best possible start.
Low birthweight is when a baby is born weighing less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces. Learn about the causes, risks and health-related effects of low birthweight.
Learn the signs of labor to get ready for your baby's birth. Call your provider if you have strong and regular contractions, pain or your water breaks.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic condition that affects breathing and digestion. You can get a CF carrier screening test to find out if your baby has CF, too.