Policy and advocacy
Advocacy is vital to March of Dimes to advance our mission through public policies, programs, and funding.
Join us to make an impact on policy
Join us to demand change from your state lawmakers in Medicaid postpartum extension, newborn screening regulations, and coverage of midwifery and doula services. Take action in your state.
Become an advocate and use your voice to make change at the federal, state, and local level to improve the health of all moms and babies. We’re championing health equity, reducing prematurity, and making measurable strides to prevent maternal mortality.
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Learn about key maternal and infant health policies that March of Dimes and our advocates engage with policymakers on.
Policy and advocacy wins
Key March of Dimes advocacy wins and accomplishments
Playing a critical role in shaping national and state policies that impact the health of women, infants, children, and families
March of Dimes is deeply proud of our record of success, which reflects decades of commitment advocating with policymakers across the political spectrum for moms and babies.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
This act establishes a national framework requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers to ensure they have healthy pregnancies.
The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
This strengthened the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law by expanding workplace protections for lactating workers, clarifying employers' obligations under the law, and ensuring breastfeeding moms have access to appropriate remedies.
Medicaid extension and expansion
Medicaid pays for about 4 in 10 births in the US. Expansion allows for greater access to preventative care for pregnant people during pregnancy. Extension extends Medicaid healthcare benefits to one year after the birth of a child.
