Breastfeeding 101
While breastfeeding has its advantages and is the better choice for the baby, it can be a tedious process. The process for each mother and baby are different, so you…
Side Effects of Breastfeeding
Many women experience common side effects to breastfeeding, such as back pain, chest and wrist pain. Many also experience bruising on the breast, cramping, and Osteoporosis. None of these should…
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
If there are no restrictions for mom or baby, the decision to breastfeed can be one of the best decisions made to your baby grow healthy and strong. Breast milk…
The ABC’s of Safe Sleep
Healthy Start’s mission has always been to provide needed services to local women, babies, and families. Thanks to our supporters and hardworking staff, we’ve been able to do this for…
Celebrating 30 Years of Healthy Start
On February 11, we were proud to host our 2021 Angel Awards & Benefit in support of local women, babies, and families. Staff, sponsors, and attendees gathered virtually to recognize…
Angel Awards & Benefit Virtual Background
Using a Virtual Background on Zoom Please note that not all computers are compatible with Zoom’s virtual background feature. To see if your computer, tablet or phone is compatible, visit…
Request for Proposal – Healthy Start Care Coordination Services Leon County
The Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition is releasing a Request for Proposal to obtain competitive proposals to provide Healthy Start Care Coordination services for pregnant women, interconceptual women, and infants…
A Look Into Our Local Impact
As we prepare for the end of 2020, a year that no one anticipated, we can’t help but be thankful for all the good we could still do in the…
November is National Child Safety Prevention Month
During the month of November, Capital Area Healthy Start is observing and actively taking part in National Child Safety and Prevention Month. Throughout this month and year-round, we aim to educate…
Reflecting on Our Walk to Remember
As the holiday season quickly approaches, we would like to look back at some of the initiatives and events we proudly participated in over the past month. In October, Capital…