2023 AUSTIN MARCH FOR BABIES

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Together with supporters like you, we’re protecting the health of families by funding research, providing resources and programs and advocating for policies to help parents throughout their pregnancies. Building on a 80+ year legacy, we create lasting change to make America more equitable for all and help every family get the best possible start.

Important Facts To Know:

• The S. is the most dangerous country in the developed world to give birth
• In the S., 2 women will die from pregnancy-related causes today-and every day
• In the S., 2 babies die every hour
• Pregnancy-related deaths have more than doubled over the past 25 years
• In the S., 5 million women live in maternity care deserts – counties with no hospitals offering obstetric services
• In Texas, 1 in 9 babies is born preterm
• In Texas, the preterm birth rate among Black women is 41% higher than the rate among all other women
• March of Dimes is working to address inequities by fighting for every mom and family

JOIN TEAM ALPHA PHI ALPHA – DELTA RHO LAMBDA TODAY:

https://marchforbabies.org/team/t2992628