Understanding the impact of health disparities on infant mortality
After months of anticipation, just the thought of losing your baby is heartbreaking. But, sadly, it can happen.
Each September, March of Dimes ...
March of Dimes Report Card 2020
The U.S. is facing an ongoing maternal and infant health crisis and in 2020 we are still among the most dangerous developed nations for a woman t ...
Too many babies are dying in the U.S.
For every 1,000 babies born in the United States, nearly six
babies die before their first birthday – but it doesn’t need to be that way.
Sep ...
Infant Mortality Awareness Month 2019
Throughout the month of September, organizations come together to raise awareness about a sad, but very important topic: infant mortality. Infant ...
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month. Each year many organizations come together to help raise awareness about the health status of racial and ...
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month
September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. It’s a time for us to bring attention to the fact that, sadly, babies die during infancy. And it’s a ti ...
Healthy babies across the life course: Past reflections and future progress during National Minority Health Month
By Kweli Rashied-Henry, March of Dimes Director of Health Equity
Frederick Douglass once said “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” As a ...
It’s September: let’s sound a rallying cry for preventing infant loss
Today's guest post on the importance of recognizing Infant Mortality Awareness month is from Kweli Rashied-Henry, Director of Health Equity for the Ma ...
Health disparities in premature birth
In the United States, rates of preterm birth, low birthweight, and infant mortality are higher for black, non-Hispanic infants than for white, non-His ...
U.S. study shows fewer babies are dying in their first year of life
The death of a baby before his or her first birthday is called infant mortality. A new report released by the CDC shows that the infant mortality rate ...