1 in 8 babies in the United States is born too soon, which amounts to 543,000 babies each year. That leaves a lot of room for improvement for our country.
Wyatt & Colton were born at 35 weeks 5 days. We were extremely lucky in that the boys were born so healthy and needed no NICU or special care nursery time. That does not mean we did not have our struggles. Having two preemie babies for us meant – early struggles with feedings because of their under-developed muscles used to suck, car beds instead of regular car seats for the first month, staying home-bound for the first month of their life to protect them from being exposed to too many germs and developmental delays. They have hit all their developmental milestones so far, they have just been a little bit behind. (Check out this comparison on why at least 39 weeks is best for your baby.)
Please visit the March of Dimes to learn more or donate to this amazing cause.
(Bonus: They are matching all donations now through the end of the year!)
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