Nationally representative telephone surveys conducted by Gallup, targeting approximately 2000 English-speaking women ages each year. Margin of error is +/- 3%. Source: March of Dimes Folic Acid Surveys, conducted by Gallup. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Folic acid awareness & use among women ages US, 1995 and 2008

Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Moderately low birthweight is grams. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Low birthweight births US,

All race categories exclude Hispanics. Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Moderately low birthweight is grams. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Low birthweight births by maternal race/ethnicity US, 2012

Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Moderately low birthweight is grams. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Low birthweight births by maternal Hispanic ethnicity US, 2012

Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Moderately low birthweight is grams. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Low birthweight births by maternal age US, 2012

Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Moderately low birthweight is grams. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Low birthweight births by plurality US, 2012

Low birthweight is less than 2500 grams (5 1/2 pounds). Very low birthweight is less than 1500 grams (3 1/3 pounds). Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Live births by birthweight and gestation US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Moderately preterm is completed weeks of gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births US,

Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Late preterm births US,

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Distribution of all preterm births US, 2012

All race categories exclude Hispanics. Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Moderately preterm is completed weeks of gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births by maternal race/ethnicity US, 2012

All race categories exclude Hispanics. Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Late preterm births by maternal race/ethnicity US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Moderately preterm is completed weeks of gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births by maternal Hispanic ethnicity US, 2012

Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Late preterm births by maternal Hispanic ethnicity US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Moderately preterm is completed weeks of gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births by maternal age US, 2012

Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Late preterm births by maternal age US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Very preterm is less than 32 completed weeks gestation. Moderately preterm is completed weeks of gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births by plurality US, 2012

Late preterm is between 34 and 36 weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Late preterm births by plurality US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births among singleton deliveries US, 2012

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Multiple deliveries include twin, triplet and higher order deliveries. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Preterm births among multiple deliveries US,

Preterm is less than 37 completed weeks gestation. Source: Institute of Medicine Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. Published and unpublished analyses. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Average medical costs among preterm and term births US, 2005

Source: Institute of Medicine Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. Published and unpublished analyses. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Distribution of $26 billion societal economic costs of preterm birth US, 2005

Source: Institute of Medicine Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. Published and unpublished analyses. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Average length of stay among preterm and term births US, 2005

All race categories exclude Hispanics. Multiple deliveries include twin, triplet and higher order deliveries. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Multiple deliveries by maternal race/ethnicity US,

Multiple deliveries include twin, triplet and higher order deliveries. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Multiple deliveries by maternal age US, 2012

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Total cesarean deliveries US,

Birth rates presented are calculated using Census 2000-based population estimates available at: The rates shown may differ from rates computed on the basis of other population estimates. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final natality data. US Census Bureau. Population estimates based on bridged race categories released by the National Center for Health Statistics. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Rate of live births by age of teen mother US,

An infant death occurs within the first year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final mortality data, and period linked birth/infant death data, 1995-present. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Infant mortality rates US,

All race categories exclude Hispanics. An infant death occurs within the first year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Infant mortality rates by maternal race/ethnicity US,

All race categories exclude Hispanics. An infant death occurs within the first year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Infant mortality rates by maternal race/ethnicity US, 2010

An infant death occurs within the first year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Infant mortality rates by maternal Hispanic ethnicity US, 2010

An infant death occurs within the first year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Infant mortality rates by maternal age US, 2010

A neonatal death occurs from birth through 27 days of life. A postneonatal death occurs from 28 days to under one year of life. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Neonatal and postneonatal mortality rates US,

An infant death occurs within the first year of life. SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. RDS is Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Ten leading causes of infant mortality US, 2010

All race categories exclude Hispanics. An infant death occurs within the first year of life. SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. RDS is Respiratory Distress Syndrome. "Maternal Preg. Comp." stands for "Maternal Complications of Pregnancy." "Prem./LBW" stands for "Prematurity/Low Birthweight." "Placenta/Cord Comp." stands for "Complications of the Placenta, Cord, and Membranes." Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Leading cause-specific infant mortality rates by maternal race/ethnicity US, 2010

An infant death occurs within the first year of life. SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. RDS is Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Leading causes of infant deaths US, 2010

Source: National Center for Health Statistics, period linked birth/infant death data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Leading causes of infant deaths: birth defects US, 2010

Rates from are based on race of child. Rates after 1988 are based on race of mother. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final mortality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Maternal mortality by race US,

Smoking is defined as having ever smoked 100 cigarettes in a lifetime and currently smoking everyday or some days. Percent reported is among women ages Hawaii did not conduct BRFSS surveillance in 2004 and is not included in the U.S. rate for this year. Source: National Center for Health Statistics, final mortality data. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Smoking among women ages US,

Beginning in 2006, binge alcohol use is defined as having four or more drinks on at least one occasion during the past month. Prior to 2006, binge alcohol use is defined as having five or more drinks on at least one occasion during the past month. Percent reported is among women ages Hawaii did not conduct BRFSS surveillance in 2004 and is not included in the U.S. rate for this year. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Binge alcohol use among women ages US,

Obesity is defined as a Body Mass Index of 30 or more. Hawaii did not conduct BRFSS surveillance in 2004 and is not included in the U.S. rate for this year. Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Obesity among women ages US,

Medicaid includes State Children's Health Insurance Program. Source: US Census Bureau. Data prepared for the March of Dimes using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Health insurance coverage among women ages US, 2012

Medicaid includes State Children's Health Insurance Program. Source: US Census Bureau. Data prepared for the March of Dimes using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplements. Retrieved May 14, 2014, from Health insurance coverage among children age <19 US, 2012