Premature birth and its complications are the largest contributors to infant death in the United States and globally. But there is hope. March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. By supporting March for Babies, we’re helping to fund research, education, advocacy and programs to improve their health.
You may not think you have a connection to March of Dimes, but you do if:
You or your baby received a polio vaccine
Your baby was cared for in a newborn intensive care unit (NICU)
Your baby was born prematurely and received advanced care that March of Dimes has researched, funded and supported
You are aware that women of childbearing age should take a multivitamin with folic acid to decrease the risk of neural tube defects
You are aware that alcohol, tobacco and drug use during pregnancy can result in serious health problems for moms and babies
Your baby or a baby you know suffered from respiratory distress syndrome and received lifesaving surfactant therapy
As March for Babies Chair, I’m asking for your support. Please join me at Corpus Christi’s March for Babies event on April 6th at McCaughan Park. We’ll join 7 million people in more than 500 communities for this fun-filled event that benefits March of Dimes.
