March of Dimes’ Ready for Life NC envisions individuals will enter pregnancy when they choose, how they choose, & in their best possible health.
Being healthy should be a goal in itself, but it’s not always easy when you have so many other obligations to meet and tasks to accomplish. It seems like there is always something else that needs to be done. But taking care of your health is important. You become your own greatest treasure as you learn to take care of yourself in order to become the best, healthiest you!
01/24/2025
Knowing your family health history is an important part of preparing for a future pregnancy. As health professionals, having a complete family health history can help determine a patients’ health risks, and inform prevention or treatment strategies. Want to learn more about collecting and using family health histories? Join us for our upcoming free webinar on February 5 from 12 - 1:30 PM.
If you or someone you know needs help with the here are some resources from to help.
04/04/2022
📣📣📣FYI!
Following years of ACOG advocacy, today is the official first day that 12 months of postpartum Medicaid coverage will begin in states who enacted a Medicaid State Plan Amendment (SPA). Thanks to ACOG ob-gyn advocates and our maternal health champions in Congress, postpartum people in the highlighted states below will have continuous Medicaid coverage for 12 months following their delivery. https://www.acog.org/advocacy/policy-priorities/extend-postpartum-medicaid-coverage
For more information on how to advocate for this evidence-based policy in your state, reach out to stateleg@acog.org
10/08/2021
Do you know someone who has had a baby in the past five years in Robeson or Cumberland County? We want to hear from them! And, they'll get a $25 Walmart Gift Card for their time. It's all virtual too!🤩
10/05/2021
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“The new data released by the CDC is extremely troubling and shows how much more work is needed to ensure pregnant and lactating individuals, as well as those looking to conceive, are vaccinated against COVID-19," said Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, March of Dimes Senior Vice President and Deputy Medical Officer. Read more at the link in our bio.
09/15/2021
During this virtual event, we will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding while highlighting the need for community and family breastfeeding support. Topics will include lactation and doula support programs that have the ability to enhance breastfeeding experiences. We will address the breastfeeding experiences among African American women and the breastfeeding alternatives in Guilford County.
09/14/2021
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While many foods that include wheat flour are fortified with folic acid in the United States, other common staple foods like corn masa flour, are not fortified often. This is one reason why Latinas are more likely to have babies born with neural tube defects. No matter your diet, make sure to take 400 mcg of daily. https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/faqs/faqs-fortification.html
09/13/2021
Join us at our Virtual Dinner and Discussion. Our topic: the role of breastfeeding in Maternal and Infant Health.
During this virtual event, we will discuss the benefits of
breastfeeding while highlighting the need for community and
family breastfeeding support. Topics will include lactation and
doula support programs that have the ability to enhance
breastfeeding experiences. We will address the breastfeeding
experiences among African American women and the
breastfeeding alternatives in Guilford County.
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Join me and on Live this Wednesday, September 1st @ 3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT! We’ll discuss , and . Don’t miss this important conversation!
08/17/2021
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In light of the new recommendation for & to receive the , we want to help answer your questions and clear up any misunderstandings.
Join me on Thursday, August 19 at 2:00 pm ET as part of our Healthy Moms. Strong Babies webinar series where we will be debunking COVID-19 Myths. We’ll be on Facebook Live!! Thank you for sponsoring!
Our expert panel will feature:
💜 Dr. Zsakeba Henderson, Senior Vice President & Maternal Child Health Impact Deputy Medical Officer, March of Dimes
💜Dr. Andrea G. Edlow, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Staff at Massachusetts General Hospital & Faculty, Harvard Medical School
💜Cerina Vincent, “Raising Amazing” Podcast Host and Actress
08/16/2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that vaccines are an important public safety tool to keep our families and communities safe. Talk to your provider about vaccines you may need before, during or after you become pregnant. Learn more: marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/vaccinations-and-pregnancy.aspx
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Founded in 2005, Every Woman NC serves as media outlet for the March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign which is a statewide initiative aimed at improving birth outcomes in North Carolina by reaching out to women with important health messages before they become pregnant.
The Campaign formerly functioned as the North Carolina Folic Acid Campaign, a nationally recognized, award-winning campaign created to improve infant and maternal health by promoting the benefits and consumption of folic acid.
Our former campaign was designed to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects (NTDs) in newborn children by encouraging women of childbearing age to take a multivitamin containing 400 mcg of folic acid every day. And while we still carry the folic acid message with us wherever we go, we’ve added new messages and new initiatives.
The new goals of the March of Dimes North Carolina Preconception Health Campaign (NCPHC) are to reduce infant mortality, birth defects, premature birth, and chronic health conditions in women, while also aiming to increase intended pregnancies in North Carolina. To do this we must improve women’s wellness, improve reproductive outcomes, and reduce health disparities.
In order to achieve our mission the NCPHC seeks to raise awareness and inspire positive action among the general public, health care professionals and community agencies through a fully integrated educational and media campaign.
