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March of Dimes Fact Sheets

March of Dimes fact sheets cover a wide range of preconception, perinatal and genetic topics. Medical experts review each fact sheet before it is posted on the March od Dimes Web site.

Professionals & Researchers

		Research Funding
		-	The Research We Fund
		-	Biomedical Research Funding
		-	YEAR 2010 MARCH OF DIMES RESEARCH PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
		-	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BASIL O'CONNOR STARTER SCHOLAR RESEARCH AWARD 2010 PROGRAM
		-	REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PREMATURITY RESEARCH INITIATIVE (PRI) 2010 PROGRAM
		-	Policies and Instructions for Research Grants
		-	The Promise of Science: Research Annual Report 2001
		-	March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology
		-	Previous Recipients
		-	Why We Support Biomedical Research
		-	Research Involving Animals
		-	Major Advances

		Medical References
		-	Our Medical References
		-	March of Dimes Fact Sheets
		-	Caffeine in Pregnancy
		-	Environmental Risks and Pregnancy
		-	Fetal Fibronectin (fFN): A Test for Preterm Delivery
		-	Fitness for Two
		-	Folic Acid
		-	Low Birthweight
		-	Multiples: Twins, Triplets and Beyond
		-	Peanut Allergies, Children and Pregnancy
		-	Placental Conditions
		-	Preconception Health Care
		-	Pregnancy After 35
		-	Fact Sheet: Premature Birth
		-	Stress and Prematurity
		-	Teenage Pregnancy
		-	Umbilical Cord Abnormalities
		-	Umbilical Cord Blood
		-	Accutane (Isotretinoin) and Other Retinoids
		-	Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy
		-	Illicit Drug Use During Pregnancy
		-	Smoking During Pregnancy
		-	Thalidomide
		-	Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities
		-	Chickenpox in Pregnancy
		-	Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pregnancy
		-	Diabetes in Pregnancy
		-	Genital Herpes and Pregnancy
		-	Group B Strep Infection
		-	High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
		-	HIV and AIDS in Pregnancy
		-	Liver Disorders in Pregnancy
		-	Rubella (German Measles)
		-	Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pregnancy
		-	The Thrombophilias and Pregnancy
		-	Toxoplasmosis
		-	Amniocentesis
		-	Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)
		-	Maternal Blood Screening for Birth Defects
		-	Ultrasound
		-	Newborn Information
		-	Breastfeeding
		-	Newborn Jaundice
		-	Newborn Screening Tests
		-	Recommended Newborn Screening Tests: 29 Disorders
		-	Pregnancy Loss and Other Concerns
		-	Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy
		-	Miscarriage
		-	Neonatal Death
		-	Stillbirth
		-	Post-Polio Syndrome
		-	Influenza: Swine (H1N1), Seasonal, Avian and Pandemic
		-	Pets and Other Animals During Pregnancy

		Continuing Education
		-	National Summit on Preconception Care, June 21-22, 2005
		-	Physician Education
		-	Grand Rounds
		-	Fetal Alcohol Syndrome CD
		-	Genetics and Your Practice CD-ROM, 2nd Edition
		-	Genetics Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	Genetics Education/Awareness Sites on the Internet
		-	The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
		-	Symposia and Conferences

		Resources for Patients
		-	Our Resources for Patients
		-	Most Important Health Messages for Patients
		-	March of Dimes Resources for Patients
		-	Appointment Reminder Cards
		-	Materials to Purchase
		-	The Pregnancy Workshop

		Scholarships, Awards & Grants
		-	Our Scholorships, Awards and Grants

		Global Programs
		-	Our Work Around the World
		-	The March of Dimes Global Report on Birth Defects, The Hidden Toll of Dying and Disabled Children.
		-	International Partnerships
		-	Publications
		-	El s�ndrome pospoliomiel�tico: Identificaci�n de las Mejores Pr�cticas
		-	Pautas para personas que han tenido poliomielitis
		-	Subscribe to the March of Dimes Global Health Newsletter
		-	Professional Education Resources
		-	Patient Education Materials
		-	Global Health Statistics
		-	Maternal and Child Health
		-	Infant Mortality in Developing Countries
		-	Global Birth Defects Organizations

		Product Catalog
		-	Our Published Materials for Sale
		-	Frequently Asked Questions
		-	Pregnancy Planning
		-	Healthy Pregnancy
		-	Prematurity
		-	NICU Family Support
		-	Baby Care
		-	Easy-to-Read Materials
		-	Prenatal Care Posters
		-	Babies & You Video/DVD Series
		-	My 9 Months: A Bilingual Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
		-	Genetics and Birth Defects
		-	Fact Sheets
		-	The Healthy Baby Kit
		-	Prenatal Education Tools
		-	Teens
		-	Folic Acid
		-	Perinatal Data Center
		-	March of Dimes Nursing Module Program
		-	Bereavement Materials

		Preconception
		-	Preconception Health and Care
		-	Risk Reduction
		-	Nursing Modules, March of Dimes




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