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.
Placental accreta, increta and percreta are conditions where the placenta attaches to the uterine wall too deeply. Learn about their diagnosis and treatment.