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Birth Defects
March of Dimes
Statistics
Dear Mama
100

What is the leading diaper brand?

Pampers!


100

What is a birth defect?

Birth defects are structural changes present at birth that can affect almost any part or parts of the body (e.g., heart, brain, foot). They may affect how the body looks, works, or both.

100

When was the March of Dimes initiative founded?

January 3, 1938.

100

What is the leading cause of infant deaths? What is the percentile?

- Birth defects?

- 20%

100

Which height of women are more likely to conceive twins? Taller or Shorter?

TALLER! (NBA BABIES)

200

What is the first sense the average baby develops?

Hearing

200

At what stage of pregnancy will most birth defects begin to occur?  (Answer in number of months)

 First 3 months of pregnancy.

When the organs of the baby are forming.

(Birth defects can occur at any stage in the pregnancy)

200

Who does the March of Dimes support? 

Pregnant women, mothers and babies.

200

About how many babies are born prematurely in the U.S.?

38,000

200

What do you think was the longest pregnancy ever recorded?

375 days!

(extra 3 months)

300

At what age does a baby cry the most?

6-8 weeks 
300

What 2 pre-existing health conditions can cause a higher risk of having a child with  birth defects?

Diabetes & Obesity.

300

How does the March of Dimes show their support to this community?

By educating the community on various pregnancies, donating to medical research and through government advocacy.

300

About how many women pass away during or after giving birth each year?

Approx. 700 woman.

300

Which bone is liable to separate when a woman gives birth?

 Pelvic Bone 

OUCH! 

400

Babies are born without which body part?

Kneecaps

400

About how many babies are affected by birth defects each year?

Approximately 120,000 babies.

400

How long has Zeta Phi Beta Sorirty Inc. been partnered with the March of Dimes? 

47 years!

400

 __  in every __ babies born in the United States, are born with a birth defect. 

1 in every 33 babies born in the United States are born with a birth defect, each year.

400

_ in _ women suffer from Postpartum Depression.

1 in 7 women suffer from Postpartum Depression.

500

What is the typical cost of raising a child in the U.S.A for the first year of life?

$7,000

500

List 3 things that can increase the chance of having a child with a birth defect?

- Smoking, drinking

- Taking a various amount of medications

- Family history of Birth defects

- Over the age of 34

500

What prenatal promotional program, was created from the partnership of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and the March of dimes?

Stork's Nest!

- A prenatal promotional program for low-income families or individuals. Educating them on prenatal care, healthy pregnancy choice and offer multiple classes on prenatal education.

500

Which 3 races are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes?

African American,American Indian,Alaska Native (AI/AN)

All women of color. 

500

What are the most important vitamins to take while pregnant?

- Vitamin B (folic acid) 

- Prenatal vitamins