Brianna’s Story
“Healthy Start is a wonderful program for a young parent like me. Before my daughter was born, I felt an immense amount of anxiety about how she would be raised.…
February Community Newsletter: Heart to Heart – Pregnancy & Your Heart Health
Did you know that health issues during pregnancy — even if they disappear after delivery — can signal trouble for your heart? February is American Heart Month. Each year, we…
January Community Newsletter: Birth defects and your baby – Everything you need to Know
Nearly, 1 in every 33 babies is born with a birth defect each year in the United States. For this reason, January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month. A birth…
A First Time Moms Breastfeeding Journey
In December of 2022, we received a message from a coalition member within the Healthy Start family in South Florida that told the story of one mom who had been…
C-Section Vs. Vaginal Birth
If you are expecting a baby, chances are you’ve probably wondered whether you’ll have a vaginal birth or Cesarean delivery (C-section). Perhaps you have even wondered which birth is safer…
The Benefits of a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)
A VBAC refers to the vaginal birth after a Cesarean delivery (C-section). In the past, pregnant women who had a C-section would automatically be advised to have another. However, recent…
Preparing for Labor
It’s the event that you’ve been happily (and anxiously) anticipating for months: the birth of your baby! Each woman’s labor experience is unique. Sometimes it’s over in a matter of…
Recovering After a C-section
C-sections often have increased health risks to mom and baby, but they are not all bad. C-sections are lifesaving surgeries that are often performed to prevent harm to the mom…
December Community Newsletter: December is Safe Toy and Gift Awareness Month
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer, but also holiday safety! Because the month of December is the most popular month for gift-giving, it is important to keep safety in mind…
November Community Newsletter: November is National Prematurity Awareness Month
Every November, we recognize National Prematurity Awareness Month to raise awareness about the nearly 400,000 premature babies born in the U.S. each year. We also observe this month to find…