Becoming a Dad
Fatherhood begins even before pregnancy. Keeping yourself and your partner healthy can make a big difference to ensure your baby is born healthy and strong. We’re here with our health and wellness resources to prepare you to become a dad so you and your family can have the best possible start.
Omari Maynard's Story
After losing his partner, Shamony, to a preventable childbirth complication, Omari Maynard became a powerful voice in the fight against Black maternal mortality.
Through art and advocacy, he honors her memory and works to ensure other families don’t suffer the same loss. In partnership with March of Dimes, Omari is helping drive change for moms and babies everywhere.
“We weren’t heard. Now, I make sure others are.” — Omari Maynard
Mitch Taylor's Story
When his daughter Julia was born at just 23 weeks, Mitch Taylor found himself in the middle of a terrifying NICU journey.
Feeling helpless but determined, he stood by his wife Ashley and their tiny daughter through months of uncertainty, surgeries, and setbacks.
With the support of March of Dimes NICU Family Support®, Mitch found strength, connection, and hope—and urges other dads to stay present through it all.
“Hold your baby. They need to know you’re there.” — Mitch Taylor
Additional resources
March of Dimes Innovation Fund
We're fueling groundbreaking ideas to improve the health of moms and babies. See how innovation is shaping a healthier tomorrow and how you can be part of it.
Give Families a Healthier Start
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