Illinois has a preterm birth rate of 10.3%; Cook County 10.6%. When you factor in race and ethnicity, the preterm birth rate among black women is 48% higher than the rate among all other women. This statistic overwhelmingly affects the community we serve here at Advocate Trinity Hospital. This disparity is staggering and frankly appauling. Over the years, the March of Dimes has worked to improve the health of all moms and babies by preventing premature birth, birth defrects and infant mortality. It's mission is to work through community programs, advocacy, research, education and support of families currently in the NICU.
We want to do our part to help in this effort! We know some behaviors that contribute to premature delivery are: smoking, alcohol and elicit drug use and little-to-no prenatal care throughout pregnancy. These factors are all too prevalent in the community we serve at Advocate Trinity Hospital. We need your help to reverse the desparities and reduce the number of babies born prematurely. Join Team Trinity in the March of Dimes Walk for Babies on April 24th at the Lakefront. And if you can't March for Babies, support our team through donation and be comforted in knowing that your contribution can help to change lives!
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
Together, we’re marching to raise funds and awareness to transform the health of all families!
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