A story reporting how Georgia received an “F” on the 2020 March of Dimes Report Card because of its increasing number of preterm births. 2020 was the second straight year that Georgia received a failing grade from March of Dimes.

March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, has issued its new 2020 Report Card amid the coronavirus pandemic and calls for racial justice, shining a spotlight on factors that contribute to maternal and infant health. March of Dimes works every day with individuals and organizations across the country to combat the maternal and infant health crisis through research, education, advocacy and programs.

The article highlights data from the March of Dimes 2020 Report Card, including rates of preterm birth and infant mortality.

March of Dimes’ volunteer advocates Ebony Baylor and Leisa Holland-Nelson talk about their mission to help end the health equity gap and support all moms and babies regardless of wealth, race or geography.

Stacey D. Stewart, March of Dimes President and CEO, spoke to WABE’s host of “All Things Considered,” Lisa Rayam about the lack of maternity care in the state.

March of Dimes, the nation’s leader in the fight for the health of all moms and babies, and The Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana Inc. are working together to address the racial disparities and social determinants of health that contribute to the U.S. maternal and infant health crisis.

This story highlights Georgia’s failing “F” grade for preterm birth in the March of Dimes Report Card.

This Center for Law and Social Policy article provides strategies policymakers and advocates with information to advance racial equity in maternal mental health.