Help us improve the health of all moms and babies

The US is facing an urgent maternal and infant health crisis—but together with our partners and supporters, we can end preventable maternal health risks and death, end preventable preterm birth, and close the health equity gap for every family.
Our Mission

We imagine a world where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, gender, sexual orientation, or geography.

4MM

babies are born every year, and they all receive lifesaving newborn screening.

106

pieces of state legislation this past year were advocated for to improve maternal and infant health.

$6.5MM

was invested in innovative research to improve outcomes for moms and babies.

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How we're helping families

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Building partnerships to end the maternal and infant health crisis in the U.S.
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Advocating for policies that prioritize the health of moms and babies.
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Investing in research and innovation in the maternal healthcare space.
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Offering families and professionals resources and learning opportunities.

Here’s the latest on our progress

March of Dimes Statement on Measles Outbreak
News

Measles outbreak

A Texas child has died from measles amid an outbreak. March of Dimes urges vaccination to protect moms, babies, and communities from preventable diseases.

Stories that inspire us

We’re all connected through our stories. And every story, from the joys of parenting to the heartbreak of loss, connects us as a community.

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Meet the LaRosa Family

From NICU Graduate to NICU Nurse

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Meet the Wilton Family

Coming to Terms with not Going to Term: A Couples' Journey Through Preterm Birth

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Meet the Dispo-Kleins

Diane and Aaron’s pregnancy journey was full of heartbreaks and setbacks.

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Meet Vania Biglefthand

For Vania Biglefthand and her husband Ray, access to care became a very real problem on their journey to building a family.

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Meet the Wells-Williams Family

Love is Love

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Meet the Pearman Family

Imagine feeling, at 40 weeks pregnant, unseen and unheard by your doctor when you express your concerns…and then having a stroke a week after giving birth.

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Meet the Cato Family

Finding the Silver Lining

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Meet the Moss Family

Cory Moss and his wife were excited to have triplets, but at 18 weeks a routine visit turned into an emergency cerclage.

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Meet the Michalski Family

Life After Loss

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Meet the Silbert Family

A Mother’s Instinct

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Meet the Shoemaker Family

From Grief to Hope

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We all have a story
Share yours here

On your parenting journey now? Find the resources you need.

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Planning for a baby

A good plan starts with good information.
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Pregnancy

We’re there for you and your growing baby at every stage.
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Birth

What to expect during your baby’s arrival.
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Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

Learn about critical care for infants.
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Postpartum

Taking care of yourself as your body changes.
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Parenthood

Caring for your new baby.
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Miscarriage, loss and grief

Finding and understanding ways to cope.
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Find a support group

You’re not alone. Find support here.

Inspired yet? Join us.

Volunteer

Be the change in your community

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Upcoming volunteer opportunities
National Family Volunteer Day is November 19.

Advocate

Speak up for moms and babies everywhere

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Learn more about how to advocate for moms and babies to help close the health equity gap.

Donate

Give to help families get the best possible start

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Donate Now
Donate to help support parents throughout their pregnancies so that every family can get the best possible start.