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Birth control The partnership will positively impact local community groups, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families, and clinics in maternity care deserts across the country.
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- The partnership will positively impact local community groups, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families, and clinics in maternity care deserts across the country.
- It Starts With Mom is March of Dimes' year-round consumer education platform which provides families with resources before during and after their pregnancy to help give both mom and baby the best possible start.
- Philips Avent Share the Care calls on the community around new moms to proactively help support with baby's care.
- A recent Philips Avent survey showed 83% of new moms in the US feel that they are the primary caregiver most of the time or all the time.
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Birth control In 2022, 817 deaths were reported, reflecting a significant decline in the maternal mortality rate compared to 2021 when over 1,200 maternal deaths were reported.
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- In 2022, 817 deaths were reported, reflecting a significant decline in the maternal mortality rate compared to 2021 when over 1,200 maternal deaths were reported.
- Despite an overall decline in the maternal mortality rate, Black women continue to experience greater risk of death during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy and have a maternal mortality rate nearly three times higher than White women.
- These racial and ethnic disparities that persist in maternal health reflect how systems and policies continue to fail people of color, especially our most vulnerable populations.
- While the report shows that the maternal death rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels, there are still too many moms dying.
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Birth control ARLINGTON, Va., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of all moms and babies, today announced the launch of Low Dose, Big Benefits, a multi-year campaign aimed at decreasing the adverse effects of preeclampsia and preterm birth through the use of low dose aspirin. The new campaign will feature US Olympian and Entrepreneur Allyson Felix as a brand ambassador and is part of the March of Dimes' It Starts With Mom platform, which provides families with educational information and resources during their pregnancy journey. It Starts With Mom is generously supported by trusted partners, including HCA Healthcare, Clearblue, Goldbug, The Honest Company, Philips Avent, and Sanofi.
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- Preeclampsia is a potentially fatal condition that causes a pregnant woman's blood pressure to rise and can lead to preterm birth, heart disease, and other complications.
- Studies show that pregnant people at an increased risk for preeclampsia who take low dose aspirin may reduce their risk of preeclampsia by 15% and their risk of preterm birth by 20%.
- Low Dose, Big Benefits is the culmination of March of Dimes' legacy since 1938 of funding research to help millions of babies survive and thrive.
- The organization went on to create the Prematurity Campaign Roadmap in 2015 that identified eight interventions that could reduce the preterm birth rate and included low dose aspirin.
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Toy ARLINGTON, Va., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber, the leader in early childhood nutrition for almost 100 years, has officially opened the call for entries for the 2024 Gerber Photo Search, which will celebrate more babies than ever before. For the first time, Gerber has expanded the Gerber Baby selection committee to include the parents of former Gerber Babies Zane, Kairi, Isa, Magnolia, Lucas, Riley, Isla and 2023 Gerber Baby, Maddie, in the process.
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- For the first time, Gerber has expanded the Gerber Baby selection committee to include the parents of former Gerber Babies Zane, Kairi, Isa, Magnolia, Lucas, Riley, Isla and 2023 Gerber Baby, Maddie, in the process.
- A diverse committee made up of Gerber employees and parents of previous Gerber Babies will review every Photo Search submission.
- Today, Photo Search continues to celebrate babies from all backgrounds and honors Gerber's commitment to helping families grow with love.
- To learn more about Photo Search and the Gerber Baby role, parents and caregivers can visit photosearch.gerber.com .
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Nursing Dr. Enninga's work will focus on the role of cell free (cf) fetal DNA on labor and preterm birth, which occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
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- Dr. Enninga's work will focus on the role of cell free (cf) fetal DNA on labor and preterm birth, which occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
- The placenta releases cf fetal DNA into the maternal bloodstream during pregnancy.
- Her Basil O'Connor work will set the foundation for a planned randomized controlled trial (RCT) of postpartum patient navigation set to take place in 2027.
- Together, both are supporting our mission to reduce preventable maternal and infant mortality and morbidity."
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Nursing In comparison to other high-income countries, the US still faces the highest maternal mortality rate.
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- In comparison to other high-income countries, the US still faces the highest maternal mortality rate.
- While consistent, high-quality prenatal care is an essential component of maternal health and positive birth outcomes, more than 550,000 women receive inadequate prenatal care in the US each year.
- Mobile healthcare delivery is a proven model to improve access to care.
- “Every expectant mother should have access to maternal care, yet this is far from reality today.
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Partnership PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today announced the launch of its newest Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® in Phoenix, aimed at providing quality healthcare to moms and babies. The Phoenix Center is made possible by an $800,000 donation from UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona, and in clinical partnership with Wesley Community & Health Centers and ASU Edson College of Nursing and Innovation. It's the second center in the state after Tucson, which opened in 2016.
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- PHOENIX, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes today announced the launch of its newest Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center® in Phoenix, aimed at providing quality healthcare to moms and babies.
- "We're thrilled to launch a second mobile health center in our state to provide vital healthcare to families before, during, and after pregnancy," said Shadie Tofigh, March of Dimes Maternal Infant Health Director in Arizona.
- "We believe every mom and baby deserve the best possible care, and we're committed to making sure they get it, in their communities, through the March of Dimes Mom & Baby Mobile Health Center."
- Visit the March of Dimes website for more information on the Phoenix Center, as well as the report card to learn more about the state of maternal and infant health in Arizona.
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Nursing ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, March of Dimes announced the appointment of three new members to its National Board of Trustees. As part of its longstanding commitment to build an inclusive body that's representative of a variety of voices, expertise and backgrounds, the new members are experienced leaders in healthcare, public health and business. Together, they will work with the current Board members and share their knowledge in support of March of Dimes in the areas of research, programs and advocacy to improve maternal and infant health outcomes in the U.S.
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, March of Dimes announced the appointment of three new members to its National Board of Trustees.
- The organization's Board of Trustees now stands at a total of twenty-two individuals from across the U.S.
- After Dana's wife experienced seven prenatal losses, he turned to March of Dimes where he co-founded the March of Dimes Innovation Fund.
- "I'm excited to work alongside our new Board of Trustees members who are deeply invested in improving health outcomes for our nation's moms and babies," said Dr. Elizabeth Cherot, March of Dimes President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Dietary supplement ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jose Villar, a University of Oxford Professor has been named the 2024 recipient of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition. Dr. Villar, a Professor of Perinatal Medicine at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health and the former Coordinator of Maternal and Perinatal Health at the World Health Organization (WHO) has spent more than a half century researching the effect of maternal nutrition on the health, growth, and development of babies. The award will be presented to Dr. Villar at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) on May 4 in Toronto, Canada.
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- Prominent Oxford scientist led studies on fetal growth, newborn size, and preterm postnatal growth
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jose Villar, a University of Oxford Professor has been named the 2024 recipient of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition.
- The award will be presented to Dr. Villar at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) on May 4 in Toronto, Canada.
- They present a universal blueprint for healthy growth and development from early gestation to two years of age.
- That is the challenge ahead, and I couldn't be prouder to continue it alongside March of Dimes."
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Beckwith–Wiedemann syndrome ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of moms and babies, is pleased to announce Marisa Bartolomei, PhD, as the recipient of the 2024 March of Dimes Richard B. Johnston, Jr., MD Prize. This annual award honors an outstanding scientist who has advanced the science that underlies our understanding of pregnancy, birth, and prenatal development. Dr. Bartolomei is a Co-Director of the Epigenetics Institute at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, where she is also the Perelman Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology.
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- This annual award honors an outstanding scientist who has advanced the science that underlies our understanding of pregnancy, birth, and prenatal development.
- Over her 30-year career, Dr. Bartolomei has made instrumental discoveries on the function and expression of certain genes, called imprinted genes.
- It is part of March of Dimes' research strategy to address the multi-faceted nature of the maternal and child health crisis.
- March of Dimes will present the award to Dr. Bartolomei at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Society for Reproductive Investigation in Vancouver, British Columbia on March 16, 2024.
