Achondroplasia Achondroplasia is a birth defect that prevents a baby's cartilege from turning into bone as it should. Learn how achondroplasia is treated.
Feeding your baby in the NICU 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.
What is full-term? A full-term pregnancy lasts between 39 weeks and 40 weeks, 6 days. Babies born full term have the best chance of being healthy.