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.
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.