Information is one of your greatest assest when your fmaily is first confronted with prematurity. To learn more, we recommend the following sites:

The March of Dimes (www.marchofdimes.com/prematurity). The March of Dimes is the undisputed leading advocate of prematurity awareness. The March of Dimes is leading the fight to defeat prematurity, “the silent crisis,” with a multiyear, multimillion-dollar national campaign. Their site includes research, articles, and a NICU family support program.

Walk America is changing it's name to March for Babies (www.marchforbabies.org). Run by the March of Dimes, March for Babies is one of the best ways to give back to the preemie community. Walk America is held annually in dozens of towns to raise money and awareness of prematurity. We here at Preemie Purple Hearts participate in our local March for Babies programs every year.

Preemie-L (www.preemie-l.org) Preemie-L was founded by our friend Anne Casey and is a longstanding favorite of preemie families. The site offers dozens of helpful links, mailing lists, and discussion forums.

Premature Baby Premature Child (www.prematurity.org). Run by Alison Martin, prematurity.org is another great site for copious preemie resources.