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OUR MISSION
Ensure all moms and babies in America, especially those with the greatest need, have the best start in life.

Map of counties of care deserts. ©March of Dimes Inc. 2018

MORE THAN 5 MILLION WOMEN LIVE IN MATERNITY CARE DESERTS
— counties that have no hospital offering obstetric care and no OB providers.

MORE THAN 380,000 BABIES
are born preterm in the U.S. each year.

35 PERCENT OF U.S. COUNTIES
lack access to maternity care.

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Better starts for all moms and babies

At Enfa, our mission is to support the best start in life, which is why we've partnered with March of Dimes to shed light on factors impacting preterm birth rates and maternal risks and death.

Over the next 3 years, we aim to develop sustainable programs that improve the lives of pregnant women across the country by increasing access to quality health care for pregnant women and new moms and decreasing preterm birth.

We will engage moms, health care professionals and policy makers with industry-leading research and educational resources.

Together, Enfa and March of Dimes will fight for the health of all moms and babies to ensure Better Starts For All.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and pregnancy: what you should know

During pregnancy, your immune system isn't as quick to respond as it was before, and having a lowered immune system may make you more susceptible to illness.

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March for babies Step Up!

Moms and babies need us now more than ever in light of COVID-19. Join March of Babies Step Up! to fight for the health of all moms and babies. Learn what you can do to step up and show your support at marchforbabies.org.

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Maternal mortality is rising in the U.S. as it declines elsewhere

Graph of maternal mortality comparing U.S. to other developed countries. Learn more about our mission

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Healthy habits for pregnant moms

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Info graphic with text: Premature birth and its complications are the largest contributors to infant death in the U.S. and globally.
Info graphic of United States with text: Preterm birth rate 9.9 percent.
Info graphic with stethoscope text: 5 million women live in maternity care deserts-counties with no hospital offering obstetric services and no ob providers
Info graphic of United States with text: 35 percent of U.S. counties lack maternity care.
Info graphic with text: 60 percent of maternal deaths in the U.S. are preventable.