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March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Learn more at marchofdimes.org
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🗓️ Join us on March 11, 2025, for Ohio March for Change! Be a voice for moms and babies—meet lawmakers and advocate for maternal & infant health in Ohio. 💪👶 Let’s make a difference! 💜 Learn more & register: marchofdimes.quorum.us/event/20416/ #MarchForChange #Ohio

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🗓️Save the date! Join us for Kentucky March for Change on March 11, 2025. Hear from local lawmakers and advocate for maternal & infant health policies. Let’s make our voices heard for moms and babies! Learn more & register: bit.ly/41sQ9c1 #MarchForChange #Kentucky

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Your #hearthealth matters during #pregnancy! 🫀❤️ Taking care of your heart helps ensure a healthier pregnancy for both you and your baby. Learn more about heart health during pregnancy and how to protect yours in our latest blog. 🔗Read more: www.marchofdimes.org/find-support...

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For Reese Ferguson, Marching for Change is personal. After losing her daughter at 37 weeks, she’s using her voice to advocate for all moms & babies—shining a light on the health inequities Black moms face. You can be an advocate too. Join us at #MarchForChange marchofdimes.org/marchforchange

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We’re excited to announce the latest March of Dimes Innovation Fund investment in Millie Clinic! Millie offers complete, culturally sensitive care for moms from pregnancy to postpartum. Learn more: bwnews.pr/4bdy7hk #InnovationFund #MaternalHealth #MarchOfDimes

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The #PREEMIEAct was reintroduced in the House! It is the government's commitment to preventing #pretermbirth through research & education. March of Dimes led the creation of this bill two decades ago & continues to lead its reauthorization in our fight to prevent preterm birth.

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Will you be joining us at March for Change to help fight for the health of our nations moms and babies? The maternal and infant health crisis is real- but you can help! At #MarchforChange you can advocate to help ensure a healthier future for all. Learn more: www.marchofdimes.org/marchforchange

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A healthy baby starts with a healthy pregnancy. In our latest News Moms Need Blog we go over one of the steps moms can make, which is understanding substance use and the risk of birth defects. Read the newest blog here: www.marchofdimes.org/find-support...

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For this week's #WalkWednesday, we're encouraging everyone to take these easy little steps to have a big impact for families. Together every step counts and each step forward leads to a healthy future for us all. Learn more: marchforbabies.org #marchforbabies

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@marchofdimes.bsky.social #Boston is launching our local #LowDoseBigBenefits campaign with e-learning trainings on #lowdoseaspirin & #preeclampsia. This training is FREE. Please download the flyer and share widely with your own networks đź’ś Visit the campaign website: lnkd.in/dkD62GSr

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About 1 in 4 babies born with a congenital heart defect (CHD) has a critical CHD, requiring surgery or other treatment within the first year of life. Many heart defects are caught as part of newborn screening. Take action and learn more: marchofdimes.org/healthyhearts #CHDAwarenessWeek #BirthDefects

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We are one month away from the Federal March for Change in Washington, DC on March 5-6, 2025! Join us to help protect our nations moms and babies and help to ensure a healthier future for all, www.marchofdimes.org/our-work/pol...

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You hear all about #folicacid during #pregnancy, and we're sure you've googled it a time or two. In our latest News Moms Need Blog we're covering all things folic acid and the importance of it during pregnancy. www.marchofdimes.org/find-support...

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Cindy Rahman has been named President & CEO of March of Dimes! Previously our Chief Marketing Officer, Cindy has led with vision and impact as Interim CEO. We’re excited for all that the future holds! 💜👏 #MarchofDimes #Leadership www.marchofdimes.org/about/news/m...

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Maternal deaths declined by 17% in 2023—but we’re still in a crisis. The U.S. remains the most dangerous high-income country to give birth, and Black & AI/AN moms continue to face devastating disparities. This is unacceptable. Read our statement here: www.marchofdimes.org/about/news/m...

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Supporting families throughout their NICU experience is why we #MarchForBabies. When it comes to giving families the best possible start, we all have the power to help. Every step counts. Sign up at marchforbabies.org 🎬@ sahm.georgia on TikTok

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2024 Nobel Prize winners and March of Dimes alumni scientists, Dr. Victor Ambros and Dr. Gary Ruvkun, join MODCAST. Hear the story behind their discovery of microRNA—plus much more. Don't miss this! Listen now: marchofdimes.org/our-work/res...

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This #BirthDefectsAwarenessMonth we advocate for families like the Shoemate's. Being Nia's loudest advocate saved her life. Nia's story is not uncommon as 1 in 33 babies are born with #birthdefects in the U.S. each year. Share your story and learn more: marchofdimes.org/birthdefects

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March of Dimes advocates at the federal, state, and local level to improve the health of all moms and babies. Add your voice to the thousands of March of Dimes advocates calling for policies that promote the health of all moms and babies. marchofdimes.org/marchforchange #MarchForChange

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March of Dimes advocates in Arizona participated in March for Change Advocacy Day yesterday at the state capitol and had the opportunity to speak directly to their local lawmakers on the most important topics affecting our nations moms and babies. #marchforchange #maternalhealth #infanthealth

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When it comes to giving families the best possible start, we all have the power to help. More than a series of walks, #MarchForBabies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies all day every day—and every step of the way. Sign up at marchforbabies.org

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Improving #maternal and #infant health for all US families is at the forefront of what we do and in 2025 we will continue to advocate at the federal, state and local level and push for necessary policy change to ensure a healthier future for all families.

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Welcome to our March of Dimes community! Comment to find support and friends on your journey: 💛 for trying to conceive 🧡 for pregnant ❤️ for new parent 💚 for preterm baby parent 💙 for medical professional 🦋 for loss & remembrance 💜 for supporter

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