Policy and advocacy

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

Join us in making impact on policy

Join us to demand #BlanketChange from your state lawmakers in Medicaid postpartum extension, newborn screening regulations and coverage of midwifery and doula services. Take action in your state.
The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for moms and babies of color. Join us in urging our lawmakers to prioritize #BlanketChange policies for every family.
Become an advocate and call on policymakers to prioritize the maternal health of our nation’s Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) through the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act.
Bill Tracker

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Learn about key maternal and infant health policies that March of Dimes and our advocates engage with policymakers on.