“Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait” Campaign

Keywords / Description:

The March of Dimes' new campaign, Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait, informs health professionals and the public about the complications and health risks related to inducing a pregnant woman before 39 weeks gestation. Through this new campaign, the March of Dimes aims to raise awareness among women and medical providers of the importance of having a full-term birth and allowing for natural labor, if possible. For more information and resources related the MOD’s 39 weeks campaign, visit: http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/getready_atleast39weeks.html.

Toolkit:

Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Toolkit

Keyword Area:

Child, Maternal Health

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Institutional Author:

March of Dimes

Submitted:

06/08/2011

Modified:

06/08/2011

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