The March of Dimes is fighting premature birth. It’s the #1 killer of babies and it costs American businesses $12 billion annually.

 

The March for Babies helps families win the fight against premature birth. It funds clinics and treatments that help more women go full term and have healthy babies. It funds research to discover the unknown causes of premature birth and find new ways to stop it.

 

Our local programs include: RESEARCH to find the answers to the problems of birth defects and premature births

 

NICU FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM supporting and comforting families with babies born too soon

 

EDUCATION for health care professionals, schools, and Parents

 

ADVOCACY on issues impacting the health of mothers and babies including newborn screening, access to health care and folic acid education

 

HEALTHY BABIES ARE WORTH THE WAIT project addressing early and adequate prenatal care, nutrition, oral health, substance abuse among pregnant women, smoking cessation and overall good health practices during pregnancy

 

We invite you to join our cause and be part of an inspiring community of families and businesses that is coming together to fight for healthier moms and babies.