The Face of Prematurity

Premature birth impacts one out of every eight babies born in the United States. Some of these babies will grow and develop normally, some will have severe disabilities, and some will not survive the stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is our purpose to work together with the March of Dimes to support research and eliminate preterm birth as a health risk to our mothers and children.

This is the story of Andrea Grace and our personal experience with the effects of prematurity. It was originally made in support of the March of Dimes WalkAmerica 2007. Get involved - support the March of Dimes!

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[Antidote37]

great video, I was 3 months premature and weighed 3 pounds exactly. I have sorta wierd adenoids that stop me from breathing properly. I love the video, thank you for sharing.

[rt757]

Thanks for the comment!

[ourmiracle]

Awesome video!! Beautiful outcome!! Our son was born 1lb 4oz @ 29w & 3d due to severe IUGR from rare early undiagnosed Preeclampsia......he suffers mental/physical delays but is such a treasure!!! (check out our vid!) I am soo glad the research from MOD also helps other babies around the world :) Thankyou for sharing & raising awareness! God bless

[rt757]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your video!

[foreverloves74]

God bless you all! My sons were born at 21 weeks and could not be saved. Please check out my memorial video. I also mention the march of dimes. It is a wonderful organization.

[rt757]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your story..

[tesharika]

My son was born at 22 weeks and his lungs just weren't developed enough. He weighed 1 lbs 6 ozs.

[tigsandbrit]

thank you for sharing. your little girl is a beautiful fighter. As a mum of a premmie I know how hard that road is my first was born @29weeks 1lb 2 due to IUGR and pre E she has not long turned 10 years old (britney's story 1lb 2 baby)

[FrankIeroiscute]

my niece was born at 26 weeks due to complications

[nevaehrenaey]

Thank you, this video is beautiful.

I was born barely 5lbs which isn't so bad now, but at the time was. I stopped breathing, had jaundice and reflux and was hospitalized on and off many times until I was 3. I still have bad stomach problems but I am very lucky and grateful to be alive.

Again, beautiful video.

[havlly27]

i have a daughter her first bday is next week she was born at 27 wks gest. 2lbs 13 in. she has remained small even 4 her real age and has had 2 have exstinsive physical therepy but spending several months in the nicu i no there could have been many more complications even worse there could have been none, we could be without our havana rose whose smile is better than coffee in the morning for this precious smile I WILL WALK!!!

[spydermagnet]

Great Video, thank you for sharing. My little niece was also born 1lb 6oz. She quit breathing the first week after coming home from the hospital. Never forget the tears on my sisters face as she carried the little reagans lifeless body up the sidewalk. We were able to resuscitate her with oxygen bottle... she turns one year old in two weeks! Such an inspiration she has been to me. Thank you for sharing your story and for promoting this great cause.

[danielle9074]

Hi this a very cute video and your daughter is beautiful I am just wondering about that statistic / comment of Andrea having 0% chance of survival 17 years ago because I will be 19 in April and I was born at 27 wks 1 lb 14 oz Was it a question of breathing? Also, how is her development going today? I ended up with moderate cerebral palsy but otherwise very lucky so I'm always curious about others' outcomes. All the best to you

[sunshine61708]

I know exactly what you went through. My daughter was born at 26 weeks and weighed 1 pound 10 ounces. It was the hardest thing I ever went through until I lost her to SIDS 3 months after she was born. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Gurkinbabies]

I walk for Trinity Lynne Marie Gurkin born 34 weeks gestation 3lbs. 6.2 oz.

This is beautiful Can anyone tell me how I make my own videos? I'd Like to prepare a photo montage of my preemie and my IUGR babies. They are why I walk

Aubreyanna Leeanne

4lbs 8oz 40 weeks

Trinity Lynne Marie

3lbs. 6.2 oz. 34 weeks