Culturally Competent Care
As a maternal patient, it is important to know whether your provider is focusing on delivering culturally competent, patient center care. If you are facing some of the key obstacles…
Nutrition for Baby at Various Stages
As we go through life, we move through different stages of development, each with its own biological, psychological, and social characteristics. Nutritional needs also vary from one life stage to…
Nutrition After Childbirth
In the months following childbirth, most new moms need anywhere from 1,800 to 2,200 calories each day. If mom is nursing, she will need about 500 additional calories. If mom…
Folic Acid
Whether a woman is planning to get pregnant or not, she needs folic acid. Folic acid is a B Vitamin that our bodies use to make new cells. It is…
Preconception Nutrition
What you decide to put in your body or avoid putting in your body matters when it comes to getting pregnant and sustaining a healthier pregnancy. There are specific do’s…
Developmental Reading
Even as babies, children build reading skills that set the foundation for learning to read. Kids develop reading skills at their own pace, so the exact timetable will be different…
Developmental Play for Baby
Play is the language of childhood, and teaches children about their world, how to cofunction, and that they have influence. When a child struggles at school or in life, it…
Tummy Time
Tummy time is a period in which experts recommend that babies sleep on their back to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Most babies spend a lot…
Developmental Milestones
Every child is different, but experts have a clear idea about the range of normal development from birth to age 5 — and signs that a child might have a…
What is a Healthy Start?
A healthy start can mean something different for everyone. No matter what stage you are at in your pregnancy or early parenthood, Capital Area Healthy Start can help guide your…