March of Dimes

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. For many years, vaccines have played a very important role in community health. They have helped bring diseases like polio, measles, and whooping cough to an all-time low and provide protection to vulnerable groups, especially pregnant people and newborns.

No matter where you are in your pregnancy or motherhood journey, talk to your doctor about staying updated with immunizations to protect you, your family, and your community.

Get more resources at ItStartsWithMom.org

Families are breaking records. Unfortunately, not all of them are good. Support March of Dimes this Giving Day to help moms and babies who face alarming rates of maternal death and preterm birth, racial disparities, and a lack of access to healthcare.

When you donate on Giving Day, you’re helping people like Erika and Kris Young, whose daughter, Sommer, only lived for two hours after complications arose during labor.

Protecting the health of every family is possible—if we all do our part. Together, we can make this the best Giving Day yet.

One day. One mission. One day to make a difference for every family. Donate to March of Dimes on Giving Day, August 22.
http://marchofdimes.org/donate-now

This Month, we thank the woman-led nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

💜 Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated
💜 Mocha Moms, Inc.
💜 GFWC
💜 The Links, Incorporated
💜 TLOD, Inc. - National

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

This Month, we thank the student-led organizations across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

💜 FBLA National Center
💜 Key Club International (part of Kiwanis International

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

We proudly celebrate the remarkable 50-year partnership between Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and March of Dimes, dedicated to improving maternal health and closing the health equity gap in the US. Today, on the main stage of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.'s Grand Boulé in Indianapolis, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted this incredible collaboration and the urgent issues facing women in the U.S. Together, we are making a difference for mothers and children across the nation.

It's ! 🤰🏽 Today, we join What To Expect and What to Expect Project in raising awareness and support so that every mom gets the help she needs to deliver a healthy start in life for the baby she loves, regardless of the color of her skin, where she lives or her ability to pay.

What are other ways you can get involved today?

📷Share your bump photo or your story. Post your maternity care story on any social platform with tagging and .

💜Show your support. Share support for someone you love — with this simple message: Every mom, everywhere deserves a safe pregnancy.

✊🏾Demand action. Contact your representatives and urge them to support in honor of . blanketchange.org

Join us as we honor Black Maternal Mental Health Week by shining a light on the unique challenges and experiences faced by Black mothers. It's time to amplify voices, raise awareness, and advocate for better mental health support for Black women during and after pregnancy.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week (July 19 – 25) raises awareness of maternal mental health issues affecting Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, death by su***de, and substance use disorders) are the leading cause of maternal mortality. Perinatal mood disorders are one of the leading complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Racial disparities are well documented in the diagnosis and treatment of maternal mental health issues. Perinatal mood disorders can affect any woman, yet Black women often face stress and health disadvantages that increase their likelihood. The stark reality is:

1 in 5 new moms experience a maternal mental health condition. However, 40% of Black women experience maternal mental health symptoms—nearly twice the rate of all women. Up to half of these women do not receive any support or treatment.

Join the fight for healthy moms, strong babies and families by demanding in Hawaii for improved access to quality health care, healthy equity and prevention at marchofdimes.org/blanketchange

Join us as we honor Black Maternal Mental Health Week by shining a light on the unique challenges and experiences faced by Black mothers. It's time to amplify voices, raise awareness, and advocate for better mental health support for Black women during and after pregnancy.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week (July 19 – 25) raises awareness of maternal mental health issues affecting Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mental health conditions (such as depression, anxiety, death by su***de, and substance use disorders) are the leading cause of maternal mortality. Perinatal mood disorders are one of the leading complications of pregnancy and childbirth. Racial disparities are well documented in the diagnosis and treatment of maternal mental health issues. Perinatal mood disorders can affect any woman, yet Black women often face stress and health disadvantages that increase their likelihood. The stark reality is:

1 in 5 new moms experience a maternal mental health condition. However, 40% of Black women experience maternal mental health symptoms—nearly twice the rate of all women. Up to half of these women do not receive any support or treatment.

Join the fight for healthy moms, strong babies and families by demanding for improved access to quality health care, healthy equity and prevention at marchofdimes.org/blanketchange

🎥 Angelina Spicer

Support the health of moms and babies through a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). Avoid lost checks & mailing delays by donating directly on our website in 3 easy clicks. Learn more at https://www.marchofdimes.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds

This Month, we thank the fraternities across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

This Month, we thank the fraternities in Hawaii across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

Bringing a child into the world is both beautiful and life changing. Amidst the joy of becoming a parent, many also experience challenges with mental health in the postpartum period. Mental health can be a particularly vulnerable time in the postpartum period due to hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, physical recovery from childbirth, and the challenges adjusting to parenthood. Supporting mental health during this time period is essential for both parents and babies.

Postpartum doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to families during the postpartum period. One of their primary focuses is to support maternal mental health, which can include:
💜Active listening and emotional support.
📚Education and guidance.
☎️Resource referral and coordination.

Have you looked into a postpartum doula in Hawaii? Learn more about how postpartum doulas can provide mental health support: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/role-postpartum-doulas-mental-health-support

Bringing a child into the world is both beautiful and life changing. Amidst the joy of becoming a parent, many also experience challenges with mental health in the postpartum period. Mental health can be a particularly vulnerable time in the postpartum period due to hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, physical recovery from childbirth, and the challenges adjusting to parenthood. Supporting mental health during this time period is essential for both parents and babies.

Postpartum doulas are trained professionals who provide physical, emotional, and informational support to families during the postpartum period. One of their primary focuses is to support maternal mental health, which can include:
💜Active listening and emotional support.
📚Education and guidance.
☎️Resource referral and coordination.

Learn more about how postpartum doulas can provide mental health support: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/blog/role-postpartum-doulas-mental-health-support

Ooh ✨ Ahh✨ We hope everyone in Hawaii has as much as Piper this Fourth of July weekend! How are you celebrating with your family today? 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing this adorable moment Kaley Wilson!

🎬 Video by on TikTok

Ooh ✨ Ahh✨ We hope everyone had as much as Piper this Fourth of July weekend! How are you celebrating with your family today? 🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing this adorable moment, Kaley Wilson!

🎬 Video by on TikTok

This Month, we thank the sororities in Hawaii and across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

💜 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
💜 Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
💜 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
💜 Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
💜 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
💜 Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc.
💜 Sigma Beta Xi Sorority, Inc.

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

This Month, we thank the sororities across the U.S. that join us to address and end the maternal and infant health crisis.

💜 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
💜 Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated
💜 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
💜 Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority
💜 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
💜 Gamma Sigma Sigma National Service Sorority, Inc.
💜 Sigma Beta Xi Sorority, Inc.

From community educational programs to fundraising events, our national service partnerships do more than just raise awareness of our critical mission. They help us save moms and babies through volunteering, fundraising, and advocacy. And you can, too. Learn more and get involved at https://www.marchofdimes.org/get-involved

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In the United States, it’s estimated that 1 out of every 5 women will experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. Among those who show symptoms of a mental health condition (such as depression and anxiety), about 75 percent don’t receive treatment. When it comes to postpartum depression (PPD), women of color are disproportionately affected—more than 50 percent of PPD cases go unreported among this group.

Racial disparities are well documented in the diagnosis and treatment of maternal mental health issues. Safe day-to-day living conditions and health care that are free of perceived or actual differential treatment are critical to improving health outcomes.

Join us from Hawaii by learning more, raising awareness and taking action.

Learn the signs and symptoms of depression and postpartum depression at ItStartsWithMom.org

Join the fight for healthy moms, strong babies and families by demanding for improved access to quality health care, healthy equity and prevention at marchofdimes.org/blanketchange

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In the United States, it’s estimated that 1 out of every 5 women will experience a mental health condition during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth. Among those who show symptoms of a mental health condition (such as depression and anxiety), about 75 percent don’t receive treatment. When it comes to postpartum depression (PPD), women of color are disproportionately affected—more than 50 percent of PPD cases go unreported among this group.

Racial disparities are well documented in the diagnosis and treatment of maternal mental health issues. Safe day-to-day living conditions and health care that are free of perceived or actual differential treatment are critical to improving health outcomes.

Join us by learning more, raising awareness and taking action.

Learn the signs and symptoms of depression and postpartum depression at ItStartsWithMom.org

Join the fight for healthy moms, strong babies and families by demanding for improved access to quality health care, healthy equity and prevention at marchofdimes.org/blanketchange