March of Dimes Fact Sheets

Fact Sheets


	March of Dimes Fact Sheets Birth Defects Describes the causes of birth defects, the most common types, preventive measures, and treatments. Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy Describes ectopic and molar pregnancies—types of pregnancy that go wrong from the start, that sadly do not result in the birth of a baby, and that can endanger the life of the pregnant woman. Miscarriage Discusses the causes of miscarriage, the reasons for repeated miscarriages, and the time it takes to recover. Neonatal Death Discusses the causes of deaths in newborn babies, including premature infants. Stillbirth Describes how the death of a fetus is diagnosed and how the woman is treated. Discusses the causes of stillbirth and preventive measures. To view the full listing of March of Dimes fact sheets, click here.

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