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Prematurity Curriculum
The March of Dimes Central Division has developed a comprehensive prematurity curriculum to educate and inform students of the risks involved with premature birth.
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Community Grants
The Iowa State Chapter supports a variety of programs statewide that focus on healthy birth outcomes. Grants are funded annually, and amounts generally range from $500 to $10,000. Click to access the 2009 Chapter Grant Applications!
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Pregnancy Workshop
The Pregnancy Workshop is a step-by-step prenatal curriculum that informs women how to care for themselves and their babies during pregnancy.
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Commenzando Bien
Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Hispanic women. It was developed in partnership with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and is culturally and linguistically appropriate for Hispanic women.
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Stork's Nest
Stork’s Nest is a cooperative project of the March of Dimes and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. that provides prenatal education and incentives for low-income pregnant women.
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Project Alpha
This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. provides young males with education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
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Donating is easy online, by phone or mail / fax.
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