Save a Preemie

Preeclampsia is responsible for 15% of premature births in the US each year. It is the leading known cause of preterm birth. According to the March of Dimes, in 2001, 476,250 infants were born prematurely--over half from unknown causes. Preeclampsia represents 30% of the known causes of prematurely--or approximately 70,000 premature births.

Read the story of one Lafayette couple's experience here. Help improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality by supporting Team Zack Attack in the March of Dimes Walk America.

If you know a family that has had a preemie, you can make a virtual band in honor or memory of them on the March of Dimes website.