$26.2 billion annually March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society 1 in 10 $26.2 billion 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely $26.2 billion annually March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society March of Dimes Impact of Premature Birth on Society over $26 billion each year the chances of premature birth decline. at least $26.2 billion