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The March of Dimes mission
To improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. We carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.


March of Dimes-Johnson and Johnson Pediatric Institute Grand Rounds Program
Beginning in 2003, the traditional national medical and nursing grand rounds grants program were replaced by the new collaborative—March of Dimes-Johnson and Johnson Pediatric Institute Grand Rounds Program.





Healthy Babies Healthy Families Conference





Is now a bad time?
Healthy Babies, Healthy Business is a new and valuable service offered by March of Dimes is designed to educate your employees about having a healthy baby. It can be used to extend your existing benefits and wellness programs via your company intranet.





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.





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.





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.