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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.


Washington Perinatal Collaborative New Website
With support from the March of Dimes, the Washington Perinatal Collaborative (WSPC) has just launched its new website, which allows providers and hospitals the chance to share and disseminate information about quality improvement.





Grand Rounds
The primary purpose of the grand grounds program is to provide continuing education for perinatal health care providers on topics relevant to the March of Dimes mission...


2011-2012 Grant Application Information is Now Available


Washington Community Grant Awards and Outcomes
March of Dimes community grants are awarded annually in an effort to stimulate the institutionalization of a prevention activity that benefits mothers and babies.


Closing the Gap: Washington’s Safe Deliveries Initiative Conference Big Success


NICU Family Support
Through the NICU Family Support Project, the March of Dimes offers education and support to families with babies in Intensive Care at Swedish Medical Center.  Information is also available for families with a baby in other Washington NICUs.


The 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.


Birth Defects Prevention Education
Understanding how birth defects are caused is the first step toward prevention.  This program aims to educate young people long before they contemplate pregnancy.


Comenzando bien
Developed in partnership with National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Comenzando bien is the March of Dimes prenatal education program for Spanish-speaking women. To preview materials or for help using the program, contact March of Dimes at (206) 624-1373.


Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center
Answers to all your questions about pregnancy and your baby are a click away at the Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center.


Healthy Babies, Healthy Business
Learn about a free resource from the March of Dimes that provides pregnancy and wellness information directly through your company Intranet!