Facts & Figures
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In an average week in the United States:
- 74,634 babies are born
- 2,905 babies are born to mothers who received late or no prenatal care
- 5,509 low-birthweight (under 5.5 pounds) babies are born
- 1,022 very-low-birthweight (under 3.3 pounds) babies are born
- 546 babies die before reaching their first birthday
In an average week in New Hampshire:
- 279 babies are born
- 4 babies are born to mothers who received late or no prenatal care
- 13 low-birthweight (under 5.5 pounds) babies are born
- 2 very-low-birthweight (under 3.3 pounds) babies are born
- 1 baby dies before reaching its first birthday
In the United States:
- 14.8% of children are uninsured *
- 18.6% of women are uninsured *
- 72.9% of women receive adequate or better prenatal care **
In New Hampshire:
- 8.9% of children are uninsured *
- 12.2% of women are uninsured *
- 85.1% of women receive adequate or better prenatal care **
Per 100,000 live births, New Hampshire ranks:
- #1 (lowest) in percentage of low-birthweight babies **
- #2 (second-lowest) in infant mortality rate **
- #3 (third-highest) in prevalence of early prenatal care **
Source: March of Dimes * 1995-1997 figures ** 1996 figures
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