Delivering your baby safely during COVID-19
Your idea of giving birth most likely did not include how to plan for having a baby during a pandemic. While you can’t change your due date, you ...
COVID-19 and communities of color reveal persistent disparities
The new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected health systems all around the world. News after news report highlights the impact this p ...
Taking care of your mental health while your baby is in the NICU
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the way daily life looks for all of us. For so many families, these are uncertain a ...
March of Dimes position on support during labor and delivery during COVID-19
You may have seen some news reports about changes hospitals in
the U.S. have made to their labor and
delivery policies, in an effort to help prev ...
Expecting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Today we hosted a Facebook live event to answer your questions about being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you missed it, check it out now! ...
Coronavirus: How to cope with stress and anxiety
It’s hard to keep calm when we hear and see so much information about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) flashing across our televisions and ...
FAQ’s: Coronavirus and pregnancy
Dr. Rahul Gupta, March of Dimes Chief Medical and Health Officer, gave answers to frequently asked questions pregnant women may have about pregna ...
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can harm your baby
Pregnancy will change your life in many ways. For example, when
you become pregnant, what you drink, eat and breathe may change because certain
t ...
Diabetes and birth defects: Is there a connection?
Diabetes is a condition in which
your body has too much sugar in the blood (called blood sugar or glucose). Preexisting diabetes
(also called ...
International Women’s Day 2020
March 8th is International Women’s Day. It’s a time to shine a light on the important roles of women in our society, their amazing contributions ...