March of Dimes

It’s World Doula Day! Doulas are trained professionals who provide invaluable support throughout the pregnancy journey. From reducing stress and improving birth outcomes to offering emotional support during labor and delivery, doulas play a key role in ensuring a positive pregnancy and postpartum experience. They are also sensitive to and respectful of different cultures, making sure families feel understood and respected at every stage. During her pregnancy, Robin Jackson received doula support from Houston doula Dallyda Tachi-Banda. Robin’s story is a powerful reminder that the support you receive before, during, and after birth can make a world of difference. To learn more about the impact of doula support, visit marchofdimes.org/doulas #worlddouladay #doula #birthsupport #ItStartsWithMom

What do you want to know about doulas? Tell us in the comments! In honor of #WorldDoulaWeek, we're going LIVE on Instagram. Join us Wednesday, March 26 at 12 p.m. ET to ask all of your questions about considering a doula as part of your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum plan. Stay tuned this World Doula Week for more resources and perspectives from doulas. Check out marchofdimes.org/doulas for information to help give you and your baby the best possible start. #ItStartsWithMom #ItStartsWithMomLIVE #worlddouladay #doula #birthsupport

Today is World Down Syndrome Day and we are honored to share Sloane's story.💜 Born with a rare heart defect linked to Down syndrome, Sloane faced major challenges the first few months of her life. Fast forward to today and she is a happy and joyful three-year-old! Sloane and her family are also the Permian Basin Mission Family this year for March for Babies in West Texas! Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, occurs when there’s an extra copy of chromosome 21. It’s the most common chromosomal condition in the U.S., affecting about 1 in 700 babies. Many children, like Sloane, grow up to live happy, fulfilling lives! Learn more about birth defects by visiting https://lnkd.in/eXmv_GS7. #birthdefects #congenitialconditions #worlddownsyndromeday

We’re accepting proposals for the 2025 Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards. This $150,000 award supports early-career scientists embarking on independent research careers who are committed to fighting for the health of all moms and babies. The application portal closes May 30, 2025. View the list of requirements and start your submission: https://lnkd.in/dgKMApyk

Nursing students, this one’s for you! 🎓 March of Dimes and Pampers Professional have teamed up to offer six $10,000 nursing scholarships to recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies. Application deadline is March 30, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/gB55NdQk to learn more. This year, two scholarships will be offered in each category to Undergraduate Nursing, Graduate Nursing, and Certified Nurse Midwife. Meet 2024 March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship recipient and DNP/PhD student, Lisa Grisham, MSN, NNP. She shared that her goal as a nurse clinician-scientist aligns with the March of Dimes goal of closing the health equity gap. #nursingscholarships #nursescholarships #graduatescholarships #registerednurse #nursingschool #nursingstudent #marchofdimes #nonprofit #charity #Pampers

This week, advocates in Tennessee, Alabama, and Puerto Rico came out for March for Change and met directly with their local Senators and Representatives to discuss critical policy change for moms and babies in their communities.💜🗣️ Across the three events, our advocates took part in more than 50 meetings to discuss critical topics affecting our nations moms and babies such as, 🟣 Paid Leave 🟣 Access to doula care 🟣 Maternal mental health 🟣 Remote patient monitoring Together, you made your voice heard and brought us one step closer to ensuring a healthier future for all families!🎉👣 To get involved with a March for Change event near you or to become an advocate for moms and babies please visit, https://lnkd.in/g6bGxk3Y #marchforchange #tennessee #alabama #puertorico

Thank you to all of our advocates in Puerto Rico for coming out today to voice your support and advocate for necessary change to help ensure a heathier future for our nation's moms and babies! 💜 To learn more about March for Change or to become and advocate in your area, please visit https://lnkd.in/g6bGxk3Y

Crystal Haynes and her family join March for Babies to share their experience, to raise awareness of implicit bias, and to fight for health equity for all moms and babies. You too can take action by joining March for Babies! Sign up and begin fundraising at marchforbabies.org #MarchForBabies

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring the incredible women who have led groundbreaking research into health, vaccines, treatments, and more to help moms and babies be healthy and strong. Get to know a few of the amazing women who power March of Dimes and made an impact to maternal and infant health, and who are making a difference in the lives of moms and babies. https://lnkd.in/dSp5HEus #WomensHistoryMonth

Introducing one of our Spring Greenhouse Cohort members, Kristin Introvigne! Kristin has dedicated 17 years to the March of Dimes, holding various roles throughout her career. She started at the Massachusetts Chapter office as a Community Director, focusing on building the board of directors and organizing successful fundraising events in Western Massachusetts. After a year in that position, she transitioned to Division Director, overseeing the Eastern, Central, and Western Massachusetts divisions. Following her experience in the field, Kristin moved into Operations, progressing from Operations Manager to ESS Director and then to Logistics Director. Currently, she serves as the Senior Director of Operations, collaborating closely with the Centralized Logistics team, Constituent Success, the Warehouse, the Data Entry Center, and General Operations. Before coming to the March of Dimes, Kristin gave her expertise to Easter Seals Massachusetts and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Kristin lives in Connecticut with her husband, Joe, and their two children, Megan and Joey. In her free time, she enjoys coaching her children in their various sports, reading, and baking. She is also actively involved in several local volunteer organizations, including the Stafford Basketball Board of Directors, and assisting Stafford Little League where needed. When she isn't at work, you can often find Kristin on the sidelines, coaching or cheering on her children. The March of Dimes Greenhouse Cohort provides employees with the incredible opportunity to nurture their talent and grow their skills to cultivate success. “I’m excited for this opportunity because it gives me a moment to pause, reflect, and truly focus on my development as a leader.” Kristin shared. Join us in celebrating Kristin’s journey in the Greenhouse program as she advances her leadership skills and continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of moms and babies.