March of Dimes

On #NationalMakeaDifferenceDay March of Dimes celebrates the partners who have tirelessly worked with us to support moms and babies across the country by fundraising, raising awareness and building community. These are partners like: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated who have an incredible Storks Nest program to support expectant moms Tri Sigma Foundation (Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority) for their support of life-changing research Mocha Moms, Inc. for their national advocacy efforts TLOD, Inc. - National for rallying their members in support of March for Babies. Together we can all make a difference for families in our country. Learn about you can contribute at https://lnkd.in/e56dtXiP #makeadifferenceday

Thank you to all of our team members, advocates, and supporters continuing for your effort and progress in the fight for the health of all moms and babies. This week, we're celebrating a few highlights from our leaders in action: 💜March of Dimes Interim Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Amanda Williams, MD, MPH, FACOG, hosted "Checkup with the Doc" with advocate LaToyia Dennis, MBA, the Motivated Mom, to discuss personal stories, preterm birth, our Low Dose, Big Benefits campaign, and opportunities to get involved with our network of advocates as we fight to improve the health of all moms and babies. Get involved: https://lnkd.in/gtqQYvDK 💜March of Dimes Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs, Stacey Brayboy, hosted a panel at the Women in Government Relations Pathways to Progress: Pursuing Equity and Excellence in Maternal Health event on "The Rural Reality: Exploring Policy Solutions to Promote Access to Care in Rural and Underserved Communities," with Lauren Battle, MPH with Laphonza Butler and Marielle Kress with Senate Finance Committee. Learn more about maternity care deserts and their impact on healthcare: https://lnkd.in/g7i3H7GH

Planning for the future? A simple way to make a lasting impact is by including March of Dimes as a beneficiary in your will or trust. This thoughtful gesture supports the health of moms and babies for generations to come. Discover how you can leave a legacy: https://lnkd.in/gZmPQE98

If you're an expecting or new parent, it's important to know the facts about vaccines, especially during RSV season. There are two ways to help protect your baby from severe RSV via immunization: 1️⃣A RSV immunization that helps prevent severe RSV infection in babies. It’s given to babies under 8 months old during their first RSV season, which lasts from Fall to Spring. It’s also available for babies between 8 and 19 months old who are at higher risk and entering their second RSV season. 2️⃣A maternal RSV vaccine for pregnant people who will give birth during RSV season. It’s administered between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy, from September to January, and protects newborns from severe RSV. For more details, talk to your prenatal care provider. Get more resources for parents about RSV prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and more at https://lnkd.in/gwMGKs2X

💜 🤗 Monday Mission Moment: Help Me Support 100 Families in Need! At March of Dimes, we’re committed to giving every baby the best start possible. Join me and my fellow Greater Philadelphia/SJ Board Members for "Preparing for Parenthood" this November, where we aim to provide 100 families with essential winter items for their newborns. Can you help me achieve my personal goal this week? - 10 of each item below. - Diapers - Baby Hat and Mitten Set - Baby toiletries (lotions, soap, etc.) These basic needs can make a world of difference for families facing difficult times, especially as the winter months approach. Your generous contribution can ensure that 100 families leave our Community Baby Shower event in Nov. prepared to care for their newborns.  How You Can Help Today? - Purchase 1 of the items listed above from our Amazon Wish List - https://lnkd.in/eVMVEAez - Share this post to your network and help me spread the word! 10 baby essential items purchased - we can do this together. Every donation counts! To contribute or learn more, please message me today. Thank you for your support! #CommunityBabyShower #SupportFamilies #MarchOfDimes #WinterEssentials #DonateToday #FortheBabies

This week, we honor Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Join us in letting your legislators know that you support the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act. This bill focuses on preventing stillbirths through enhanced data collection, analysis, reporting, and research. With your help, we can move this bipartisan solution forward to help end our country’s stillbirth crisis. Take action: https://p2a.co/75uyzft

March of Dimes, with generous support from the CVS Health Foundation, is continuing their multi-year equitable access to doula care project. We are looking for proposals from community-based organizations in California, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York to join the second action learning community cohort launching in Spring 2025. Successful awardees will support project activities focused on: 1. Growing, diversifying, and supporting the local community-based doula workforce. 2. Strengthening and/or establishing the local doula hub model. 3. Improving collaboration between community-based doulas and their local maternity care system partner. Deadline is November 24, 2024. Apply: https://lnkd.in/eK7zMcXF

At March of Dimes, the health of all moms and babies is our mission. We applaud Melinda French Gates’ $250 million investment in women’s health, especially as the U.S. remains the most dangerous developed nation to have a baby—this must change. Improving maternal health today ensures a healthier future for all families. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/g_nbpBhg #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #WomensHealth #MarchofDimes #MaternalCare #MelindaFrenchGates

Today, we join in celebrating the rich culture, history, language, and tradition of Indigenous peoples, while also recognizing that there are ongoing challenges face by Indigenous peoples such as discrimination, poverty, lack of access to basic healthcare and prenatal care, and more. In Billings, Montana at the Intermountain Health St. Vincent Hospital NICU, over 25% of extremely low birthweight babies are Native American. In an effort to provide culturally appropriate support, one of the things that the NICU Family Support team does is make moccasins from scratch for, and with, the families. If we can all take small steps that promote understanding and respect for Indigenous communities, we can work toward a kinder, more inclusive future. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

We loved being at Mama Glow's #DoulaExpo last weekend! The Doula Expo is an annual culture-shifting festival that centers on a vision for the future of birth work. One of the ways we can fight to improve #maternalhealth outcomes, especially for Black women, is by increasing doula accessibility. Learn more about how you can take action to increase resources and support for moms here: https://lnkd.in/gdUn-RTE #BlanketChange