About March of Dimes The mission of the foundation is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy.

March of Dimes focuses on critical issues affecting moms and babies from prematurity and health equity to maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. They're in communities across the country supporting moms and babies with research, education, advocacy and programs to be healthy and strong.

It began with the fight against polio, continued with the prevention of birth defects and evolved to an organization dedicated to creating a world of healthy moms and strong babies.

providing resources and programs to help moms throughout their pregnancies. educating health professionals to improve mom and baby care. uniting local communities across the nation through events and collaboratives. partnering with organizations and companies committed to helping moms and their families.

March of Dimes and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) collaborate on research and training health personnel on the care of premature babies and those with congenital defects, as well as on advocacy activities, so that the countries of the Americas can develop effective interventions to save the lives of ...

November November is Prematurity Awareness Month, when the March of Dimes focuses everyone's attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families. November 17 is World Prematurity Day, when we ask people to spread the word about the serious problem of premature birth.

March of Dimes is proud of our record of success improving maternal and infant health policy, which reflects decades of commitment advocating with policymakers across the political spectrum for moms and babies.

In 1938 Eddie Cantor, the popular star of vaudeville, films, and radio, suggested a new type of appeal, which he termed “The March of Dimes.” The name was a wordplay on the contemporary newsreel series “The March of Time.” Through the popular media of the day - radio, posters, broadsides, and film shorts - the country's ...

November is Prematurity Awareness Month - an important time to raise awareness of the maternal and infant health crisis of preterm birth and ask for lifesaving donations in honor of World Prematurity Day, November 17. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth.

The March of Dimes is funded through individual and corporate donations and numerous annual fund-raising events, many of which involve celebrities. Its headquarters are in White Plains, N.Y.

World Prematurity Day (17th November) is a global movement to raise awareness of premature birth and the sometimes devastating impact it can have on families.

A premature baby is one who is born too early, before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Each year, about 1 in 10 babies in the United States is born prematurely. Premature babies may not be fully developed at birth. They may have more health problems and may need to stay in the hospital longer than babies born later.

November is Prematurity Awareness Month - an important time to raise awareness of the maternal and infant health crisis of preterm birth and ask for lifesaving donations in honor of World Prematurity Day, November 17. The U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth.

Preemies need more calories, proteins, and other nutrients than full-term babies do. So extra nutrients called fortifiers may be added to pumped milk or specially designed preterm formulas may be used to help your baby grow.

In the United States, 1 in 9 babies is born too soon, and many who survive face serious health problems. We need your help to spread awareness of this costly and serious problem! Celebrate World Prematurity Day on November 17 and throughout the entire month of November by turning your school PURPLE to end prematurity!

Some risk factors for preterm birth include delivering a premature baby in the past, being pregnant with multiples, tobacco use and substance abuse, and short time (less than 18 months) between pregnancies. Additionally, pregnancy complications can result in preterm birth because the baby has to be delivered early.