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Makena: High Price of Premature Birth Prevention Drug Outrages WomenAfter the March of Dimes and many female consumers complained of the outrageous $30,000 total cost for Makena, a premature birth prevention drug, the makers cut the price. Still, the makers of Makena seemed to have damaged their reputation with the FDA.- First Drug Approved by FDA to Prevent Premature BirthsFDA approved the first drug that prevents pre-term births. The drug has limitations for use & not always 100% reliable. KV Pharmaceutical bought the rights to the drug from Hologic.
- FDA Approves Makena to Stop Premature BirthsAn article about the new drug that can stop premature births called Makena.
Reasons for Premature BirthsPremature labor births happen because membranes rupture prematurely or maternal or fetal problems.
Premature Birth Rate Drops in the U.SFor over 30 years, the number of preterm births in the U.S. has been skyrocketing. That trend seems to finally be reversing according to a CDC vital statistic report. For the second year, the preterm birth rate has dropped.- Duggar Family's Baby Girl, Josie, Rushed Back to HospitalThe Duggar family had to rush their newborn baby girl, Josie back to the hospital within a week of her release, highlighting the potential risks of very premature births.
- Prematurity AwarenessThe number of premature births is rising. There are ways to support prematurity research to prevent premature birth.
- Premature Births Pose Health Risks for Developing CountriesPremature births predispose children born premature to a possibility of lifelong health problems, as well as contributing to one million deaths of infants a year
- Tips on Premature Births and Feeding Your Twin BabiesHow to care for your babies if they are twins or if they are prematurely born.
- Premature Birth May Be Attributed to Umbilical Cord ComplicationsFor infants who are born prematurely, the complication may be associated with umbilical cord complications.
- High and Low Cholesterol During Pregnancy Leads to Premature BirthA recently published study, conducted by the National Institute of Health indicates high and low cholesterol levels in pregnant women tend to lead to premature births.
- Avoiding Placenta Previa: When Premature Birth is BeneficialWhile we generally consider premature birth to be a great disadvantage to both mom and baby, the avoidance of placenta previa may be one reason a premature birth is advantageous
The Causes of Premature BirthsPremature births are very common. Learn about some of the main causes of premature births, as well as what actions you can take to prevent a premature birth from affecting your baby's health.- Genetics and Premature BirthAlthough everyone knows that studying genetics can alleviate many of today's problems, it can also expose many discrepancies in nature. Recently, a new genetic study has shown that...
- November is Premature Birth Awareness MonthWhat causes premature births is unknown.
There are many factors that may play a role in the cause 
Facts About Premature Birth: Stop Blaming the MotherThis article attempts to point out the accurate statements, dispel the misconceptions presented in the Causes and Methods of Preventing Premature Births article and provide some relevant facts from valid medical sources to back up the information.- Premature Birth and How to Help Prevent itThere are many things that women can do both before and during pregnancy that can help reduce the risk for a premature birth experience. Knowing the signs and symptoms of premature labor is also important for every pregnant woman to know.
Premature Birth Knows No BoundariesNovember 14th is Prematurity Awareness Day. While prematurity is not spoken of the fact is that the rate of premature deliveries is rising. Join with the March of Dimes to help fight prematurity.
What Not to Do During Your PregnancyFind out the list of no-nos that you should avoid during your pregnancy.- Treating Gum Disease to Prevent Premature BirthScientists decide the relationship between gum disease and periodontal disease.
- Deliberate Premature Birth for BeautySome mothers have actually elected to have early C-section deliveries to avoid the massive growth and therefore stretching that occurs in the last month of pregnancy in the hopes that they will be able to prevent unsightly stretch marks and saggy skin.
- Raise Money with March for BabiesMarch for Babies, formerly known as Walk America, helps raise money for the March of Dimes.
