Comments on: Premature Birth Is the Number 1 Killer of Babies in the U.S., But There Is Hope

By: Ana De Jesus

Ana De Jesus — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:27:00 +0000

It saddens me when prem babies die and I thank you for raising awareness. I had no idea that it was the number one killer of babies in the US, I hope people will donate so funds can be raised to help prevent against death x

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 01:47:00 +0000

I was a premie, but through no fault of my mom. It’s just that her body couldn’t carry the pregnancy. Thank God these days there is so much more information!

By: Anosa

Anosa — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:29:00 +0000

Aww this is a very good and worthwhile post, its so important to share things like this so that people hear the message and act before it is too late. We are so lucky now days to have the technology and equipment that we have to help these little miracles.

By: cewtypye

cewtypye — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:59:00 +0000

I never smoked in my life and my son was a premie. He was for a few moths before he ad a growth spurt and grew through sizes. We went from Premie to 6 months clothes what felt like overnight.

By: Ophelia Tang

Ophelia Tang — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:24:00 +0000

I was also a premature baby. I hope this program will help the mothers and the babies to be happy and healthy. Thanks for posting. XOXO //SINCERELY OPHELIA | NYC Petite Fashion Blogger

By: Simply Tori

Simply Tori — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:45:00 +0000

I was a preemie born almost 3 months too early. As a result I had yellow jaundice and asthma which my mom didn’t find out the latter until I had an attack at two months. I was two pounds and my parents refer to the 1st year of my life as a very trying time. The silver lining was my grandmother and godmother were natural medicine women and the nursed me and had me healthy by the time I was 2. Programs like these would have been so helpful; it’s so important to have a good support team.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:29:00 +0000

In reply to Michele Pappagallo. Yes, I hope the program continues to grow so that it can reach many more.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:28:00 +0000

In reply to Jen Groom. I've heard of that happening. I can imagine that it was frustrating especially since when you are at the end of pregnancy, you are so ready to be done being pregnant.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:27:00 +0000

In reply to Amber. It's terrifying and the medical costs are through the roof.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:27:00 +0000

In reply to Syls Hanes. No doubt the risk increases with age.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:26:00 +0000

In reply to Milton. Let's hope so because it makes such a big difference if a baby can make it to 40 weeks gestation.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:26:00 +0000

In reply to Robin Rue. Oh, that's plenty early. Those extra 6 weeks of "cooking" make a huge difference.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:25:00 +0000

In reply to Heather Johnson. It is rather staggering to think that the U.S. has such a high infant mortality rate. I was an older mother, I had my first when I was 37 and my second when I was 40. I lucked out that both made it to or past 37 weeks.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:23:00 +0000

In reply to The Brainy Mama. I hope the level of awareness increases too. It seems that only folks who have had preemies know about it and really it's important for all expectant parents to know.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:22:00 +0000

In reply to Andrea Broom. Oh my gosh, you were such a tiny little thing. One pound is next to nothing, your mother must have been so worried. So glad you lived to tell the tale.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:22:00 +0000

In reply to fashion-mommy. Yeah, age can definitely play a role.

By: Claudya Martinez

Claudya Martinez — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:21:00 +0000

In reply to Olujorby Chemqueen. I hope so. I've had friends share their stories with me and they are truly heartbreaking.

By: Olujorby Chemqueen

Olujorby Chemqueen — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 00:01:00 +0000

This post will enlighten people that have been through this about the program.

By: Andrea Broom

Andrea Broom — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:19:00 +0000

i was a premie when I was born and my mom was 18 when she had me. and I know she was scared because I weighed 4 lbs and went down to 1 lb. it is sad that the US has such a high premature birth

By: fashion-mommy

fashion-mommy — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:59:00 +0000

My little boy was seven weeks premature and I was 34 years old, maternal age can be a factor.