March of Dimes helps moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. And if something goes wrong, we offer information and comfort to families. We research the problems that threaten our babies and work on preventing them.

•Newborn Screening: marchofdimes.com is one of the only places moms can find up-to-date information to help them ensure their newborn receives all recommended screenings for serious birth defects, since screening programs vary widely from state to state.

•Prematuriy: Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and the March of Dimes is committed to reducing its toll. We will continue funding research to find the answers to premature birth and providing comfort and information to families.

•Making Sense Out of Research: The March of Dimes provides moms with information to understand the latest research, whether it’s how much weight to gain during pregnancy or what type of seafood is safe for them to eat.