March of Dimes

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all mothers and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. For 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. Now we’re building on that legacy to level the playing field for all mothers and babies, no matter their age, socio-economic background or demographics. We support women throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. And we pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to mothers and babies. What began with President Franklin D. Roosevelt's personal struggle with polio led to the creation of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, better known as March of Dimes. We pioneered the vaccine research leading to the eradication of polio in the USA and then we shifted focus to address some of the biggest health threats to mothers and babies with innovations like folic acid, newborn screening and surfactant therapy. Today we educate medical professionals and the public about best practices; we support lifesaving research; we provided comfort and support to families in NICUs; and we advocate for those who need us most, mothers and babies. We are stronger and more committed than ever to guiding women through every stage of the pregnancy journey. We are fighting for the smallest among us and advocating for their health each and every day. And we do so with the tools, technology and knowledge needed to build a brighter future for us all.