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For parents who are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, we understand that you’re facing a world of unknowns. We know you want to start healthy and strong. That’s why we’re here to support you during every stage of your pregnancy. The more we stay informed, the more we can end preventable maternal health risks and death, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and ultimately close the health equity gap.

Resources and materials for your pregnancy journey

We’re with you every step of the way with materials and resources specifically tailored to where you are on your pregnancy journey. Navigate through information by going to the category that is most important to you during this time.

Planning for a baby

A good plan starts with good information.

Pregnancy

Making healthy choices for you and your baby.

Birth

What to expect during your baby’s arrival.

Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)

Learn about critical care for infants.

Postpartum

Taking care of yourself as your body changes.

Parenthood

Caring for your new baby.

Miscarriage, loss and grief

Finding and understanding ways to cope.

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By joining March of Dimes, you become a part of a big community

Hear from some of the families that have benefited from our collective work. Our family stories are the inspiration to do the work that we do to improve the health of moms and babies, and to create a world where every family gets the best possible start. You too, can share your own experience, and join our big family.

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Meet the Chen family

Jen Chen wants to bring awareness to infertility and tell people that they're not alone. “Many people suffer from it,” she said. “And they don't have to be quiet anymore.” For two years, Jen and her husband, who live in New York, tried to have a baby...
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IMPACT STORIES

Meet the Kilgore family

Dani Kilgore's journey to motherhood wasn’t picture perfect. In 2010 she experienced her first devastating miscarriage, but she was able to try again. In 2013, in excellent health, she became pregnant with a son, William Jr. However, at 28 weeks...
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We’re there for you—wherever there is for you

Programs and resources like Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait®, Becoming a Mom/Comenzando bien® and NICU Family Support® provide families in communities across the country with support throughout their pregnancies and into parenthood.

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Tools to help your family on its way

We provide some useful tools and apps to help get your pregnancy moving in a healthy direction and maintain that course after your baby’s born.

Ovulation calculator

If your period is regular, this can help you find the days you’re most likely to ovulate.
Ovulation calculator

Ovulation calendar

If you have a regular menstrual cycle, our calendar can help you determine the best time to try to get pregnant.
Ovulation calendar

COMING SOON: Mission Resource and Community app

An app that supports the journey of parents, from pregnancy through postpartum, by providing answers, resources and compassion at every step.​
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Be confident in your health decisions

Education is key to improving the health of moms and babies, and you can rest easy knowing you’re receiving only the best information. We offer useful materials that are produced and regularly reviewed by a team of doctors, nurses and health educators, including:

Bilingual health action sheets

Available in several languages, these helpful documents provide help for parents have healthy pregnancies and babies.
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Print and video resources

Our educational print, multimedia and video resources address a wide range of pregnancy-related topics.
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Online education

Online education that provides a wealth of information on pregnancy and baby care.
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Use your voice to promote health equity

Join us in shaping national and state policies that prioritize ensuring safe, affordable, sustainable and intentionally equitable access to care that advances safe motherhood and healthy pregnancy outcomes.

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