Help March of Dimes Fight Premature Birth, Common Outcome for Depressed Pregnant Women
Posted Nov 08 2009 10:00pm
The March of Dimes is hosting Fight For Preemies Day on November 17. Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites you to get involved. You can:
• Learn about premature birth at marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies • Put a badge on your blog during November, Prematurity Awareness Month® • On November 17, blog for a baby you love and to help others
Premature birth is a concern for women with antepartum depression (depression during pregnancy). Research shows that preterm birth is twice as likely to occur for women who suffer from depression during pregnancy. Studies have also found that antidepressants may cause premature birth. We need more research funding so that we can get a better idea of how to prevent premature birth among pregnant women who suffer from depression, whether they are taking meds or not taking them.
The March of Dimes is hosting Fight For Preemies Day on November 17. Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites you to get involved. You can:
• Learn about premature birth at marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies
• Put a badge on your blog during November, Prematurity Awareness Month®
• On November 17, blog for a baby you love and to help others
Premature birth is a concern for women with antepartum depression (depression during pregnancy). Research shows that preterm birth is twice as likely to occur for women who suffer from depression during pregnancy. Studies have also found that antidepressants may cause premature birth. We need more research funding so that we can get a better idea of how to prevent premature birth among pregnant women who suffer from depression, whether they are taking meds or not taking them.
You can join in this event at Bloggers Unite and at the March of Dimes site.