Every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one. Author: KENS5.com Staff (KENS 5) Published: 10:16 AM CDT April 9, 2021 Updated: 10:16 AM CDT April 9, 2021
SAN ANTONIO March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. They believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one.
For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Their mission is to prevent birth defects, infant mortality and premature birth.
Every year in the United States, approximately 380,000 babies are born early. Even a few weeks early can have serious health problems.
Local ambassadors for this years March for Babies share their story
It s part of the March of Dimes fight for good pre-natal care for moms and babies Share Updated: 5:29 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021
It s part of the March of Dimes fight for good pre-natal care for moms and babies Share Updated: 5:29 PM CDT Apr 3, 2021
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Show Transcript MCKINLEY SCOTT AND HER PARENTS. FIVE-YEAR-OLD MCKINLEY SCOTT HAS BIG PLANS FOR SUNDAY. ARE WE GOING TO EASTER EGG HUNT? MCKINLEY HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD EGG. BUT AT BIRTH A VERY VERY LITTLE ONE. OKAY. MOM MELODY GOT GOOD PRENATAL CARE HER DOCTOR KNOWING SHE WAS HIGH RISK AND AT JUST 29 WEEKS. SHE SAID HAS TO BE BORN TODAY. TOMORROW BUT MANY TOMORROWS HAVE FOLLOWED. HOW OLD ARE YOU NOW? MCKINLEY LAUGH AND FOR FIVE YEARS MELODY AND HUSBAND GREGORY HAVE BEEN WORKING TO SUPPORT THE MARCH FOR BABIES. THIS YEAR’S TO BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON MAY 8TH. THE LOWEST RIGHT WHEN HE COMES TO HAVING PREMATURE BABIES AS FOR