Our report identifies for the first time the severe, and previously hidden global toll of birth defects. This is a serious, vastly unappreciated and under-funded public health problem.

You never know what the New Year will bring. So, even if you're not yet planning to have a baby, when you start the New Year, resolve to help give your baby a healthy start in life.

The March of Dimes is excited to be working with WTEF. Their work in health literacy and reaching underserved families is vital to the health of our nation's babies.