The Road Forward for March of Dimes
Cindy Rahman, President & CEO of March of Dimes, talks about the organization’s role in improving maternal and infant health care in Philadelphia and the […]
Here’s What the Chester-Crozer Closure Means for Expectant Parents in Delaware County
When Chester-Crozer Medical Center closed its doors in May 2025, Delaware County lost far more than a hospital—it lost its only trauma center, a highly […]
March of Dimes Research Helped Save These Preterm Triplets—And Inspire Their Careers Today
When Jennifer and Joe Valerio welcomed their triplet daughters the day before Thanksgiving in 1996, they weren’t sure what the future would hold. While any […]
Will Pennsylvania Pass Paid Family Leave? Here’s What Legislators Are Proposing
Most Americans will face a situation where they’ll have to care for a baby or a sick or disabled loved one, or suffer a serious […]
Can Low-Dose Aspirin Help Prevent Preeclampsia? New Research Says Yes.
Each year, about 1 in 25 pregnancies in the United States is affected by preeclampsia, a dangerous condition marked by high blood pressure and other […]
This Folic Acid–Rich Recipe Supports a Healthy Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy requires healthy eating—and that should start before conception. Most medical experts suggest that women looking to become pregnant or newly pregnant take […]
Giving Philly’s Next Generation a Chance
Sanya Brown was 36 weeks into her second pregnancy and nearing her due date without complications. For one of her final check ups, her regular […]
Planning for a Healthy Pregnancy
It’s never too early to start preparing your body for a healthy pregnancy. Even if you have already given birth before, every pregnancy is different—and […]
How to Thrive in the Fourth Trimester
Getting postpartum care during the first 12 weeks after giving birth, also known as the fourth trimester, is crucial to a mom’s health—so why are […]
The Mind-Body Connection
Up to 80 percent of women experience “baby blues”—feeling sad or lost for two weeks after giving birth. But if these symptoms aren’t lightening up, […]