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TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden that would designate May of 2006 as “Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Month” to highlight the importance of prenatal care to help expectant mothers carry to full term and work to reduce premature births was approved today by the full Senate.

“Proper prenatal care is essential for the health of expectant mothers and the development of their babies,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester. “Because complications are the leading cause of infant death during the first month of life, it is imperative that we set aside time to educate expectant parents on the key steps to promoting healthy pregnancy, delivering strong babies and teaching the proper way to care for them after they are born.”

TRENTON – A measure sponsored by Senator Fred H. Madden that would designate May of 2006 as “Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Month” was unanimously approved today by the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

“Complications due to premature birth is the leading cause of death during the first month of an infant’s life,” said Senator Madden, D-Camden and Gloucester, who is a member of the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens panel. “It can also contribute to physical and developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy and chronic lung disease. By dedicating the month of May to help promote the importance of prenatal care to the health and development of mothers and babies, we would be helping to save lives.”