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.
All babies in the U.S. receive newborn screening tests before leaving the hospital to test for possible health concerns. See which tests your baby may receive.
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.