March of Dimes Report Card
The 2024 March of Dimes Report Card highlights the collective factors that contribute to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. Since 2008, March of Dimes has released our Report Card to educate and advocate for better mom and baby outcomes across the US, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. One thing that has remained constant: an alarmingly high preterm birth rate. In 2023, over 370,000 babies were born preterm—10.4% of all births—earning our nation a D+ for the third year in a row. In addition to the preterm birth rate, the report also includes indicators to better reflect the state of maternal and infant health in the US.
Choose your state to see how it ranks on this year’s Report Card.
We all have a role to play in solving the prematurity crisis in the US. Take action now to improve mom and baby health in your community.
- Advocate for #BlanketChange by calling on legislators to pass The PREEMIE Reauthorization Act.
- Donate today to help fund lifesaving research and community programs that keep families healthy and strong.
- Partner with March of Dimes to bring greater awareness and resources to fight the maternal and infant health crisis.
- Share: Use our social toolkit to share the Report Card and your state’s information on social media—be sure to tag @marchofdimes and use #PrematurityAwarenessMonth and #WorldPrematurityDay.
Learn more about the state of maternal and infant health for the entire country.
Download the Spanish version of the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card.
Download the full version of the 2024 Report Card: US, 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Join us this November, Prematurity Awareness Month, so we can give every family the best possible start.
Download the full version of the 2023 Report Card: US, 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.
Read about the 2024 March of Dimes Report Card.
