Nationwide
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Nonprofit - 501c3
March of Dimes
March of Dimes National Office 1550 Crystal Dr, Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22202
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Helpline: 1-888-663-4637 (888-MODIMES)
Services
Mobile Health Clinics: On-the-ground units in select states providing prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care to "maternity care deserts."
Supportive Pregnancy Care®: A group prenatal care program that combines medical checkups with peer support and education.
NICU Family Support®: Hospital-based partnerships offering resource libraries, staff training on family-centered care, and a directory of support partners.
Community Care Circles: Local pregnancy care groups and a private Facebook community for peer-to-peer connection.
The Compass App: A mobile tool featuring pregnancy trackers, health journals, and personalized resources.
Ovulation & Due Date Calculators: Interactive digital tools to help with family planning and tracking pregnancy milestones.
Expert Content: Access to "News Moms Need" blogs, specialized podcasts, and the annual "Mom and Baby Action Network" summit.
Healthcare Provider Training: Continuing education courses (CNE/CME) and "Awareness to Action" implicit bias training for medical staff.
Policy and Advocacy: Strategic leadership on legislation regarding paid leave, newborn screening, and the extension of Medicaid postpartum coverage.
Cost and Payment Options
Free / At Cost
Location Type
Virtual / Hybrid
Accessibility
Mobile App
Summary
March of Dimes is a nonprofit group that works to keep moms and babies healthy and safe. They focus on ending preventable risks in pregnancy, preterm birth, and infant death, especially for families of color and those facing health care gaps. For over 85 years, they have funded research, provided support programs, and pushed for better health policies across the U.S. They offer free and low-cost resources like a mobile app, health centers, support groups, and education for both parents and professionals. Families can get help through NICU programs, Supportive Pregnancy Care groups, and their online tools, blog, and podcast. March of Dimes also shares a report card for each state and holds events like their free Virtual Summit to bring people together.
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