She will be pleased to
visit with you before and after your baby is born. She
has educational books and videos that are helpful for
new parents. This service is free so please contact
Sarah
if you are pregnant or would like a visit for you and
your baby.
The
purpose is to educate, provide support and refer our
expectant mothers to community services. A healthy start
worker is a "grandmotherly" person who visits and
supports pregnant women and teenage girls during their
pregnancy and after the birth of their baby.
FOR HER
See
your doctor if you're thinking about becoming pregnant
If
pregnant, seek prenatal care and attend regular
check-ups
Get
regular exercise
Eat a
balanced diet
Use
family planning that is best for you before becoming
pregnant
Seek
parenting education when parenting
Avoid drugs, alcohol,
and smoking when pregnant
FOR HIM
Choose
a healthy lifestyle
Provide
support to your child and your child's mother
Seek
parenting education when parenting
Have
regular physical exams
FOR
CHILD
Provide
safe playing environments
Use car
seats and buckle them up in cars
Take
your baby to well-baby care
Have
regular pediatric check-ups
Immunize your children
Hug and
Kiss them often
For more information about this program contact
Sarah.
