One of the scariest times in my life was when I was riding in the car on the way to the ER, with a heart rate in the 40s and a blood pressure of 178/110. I had given birth four days prior, and had only been home from the hospital for two days before my husband, our newborn daughter, and I were headed back. I will always be grateful for the phenomenal prenatal education and care I received that kept me attentive to my body. When we finally made it to the hospital, I was admitted for postpartum preeclampsia. After a few more days in the hospital, I was able to go, and stay, home. My story has a happy ending, but there are far too many women, babies, and families for whom the outcome is far worse.
I'm joining this movement with gratitude for the medical advancements that enabled me to have a healthy baby and make a full recovery from the complications I had, but also in recognition of my family members and close friends who have battled infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy complications. Please join me in support of the health of all mothers and babies!
March of Dimes is dedicated to bringing people together to tackle America's maternal and infant health crisis—one person, one community, and one step at a time. More than a series of walks, March for Babies is an annual tradition that supports moms and babies every day, every step of the way.
March for Babies connects friends, families, and coworkers to improve the health of families nationwide. Together with March of Dimes, each step forward brings us closer to a healthy future for all.
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