Policy and advocacy topics

Advocacy is vital to March of Dimes to advance our mission through public policies, programs and funding.

The U.S. is facing a maternal and infant health crisis, fueled by the health equity gap in our health care system. 

We advocate and maintain strong relationships with Congress and the Administration to ensure the passage of a wide range of key maternal and infant health reforms.

  • Increase access to quality health care: March of Dimes advocates for access to quality, high-value, private health insurance and public health coverage, as well as programs that provide integrated health care services.
  • Support healthy women and babies: March of Dimes supports a broad range of policies and programs to promote health, improve health equity, prevent disease, further patient safety and prevent infant mortality. 
  • Improve research and surveillance: March of Dimes advocates for innovative medical research and robust health surveillance programs.
     

Why we advocate

6.9
million women nationwide have little or no access to maternal health care
C-
grade for maternal and infant health for the entire United States
383k
babies were born too soon in 2021

Get involved

Take action to support the advancement of March of Dimes’ federal policy priorities and ensure parents and babies have the healthy start they deserve.

Advocate for healthy moms and strong babies with March of Dimes. Join our network and make a difference in maternal and infant health.

Join our amazing volunteer community and make a difference in maternal and infant health across the country.

March of Dimes donations go towards lifesaving research and advocating policies that prioritize the health of moms and babies. Your donation to our nonprofit can help improve the lives of moms and babies everywhere. Donate to March of Dimes today.