Healthy Start Coalition of Brevard

Healthy Start’s T.E.A.M. Dad program is a free program that equips fathers with the self-awareness, compassion and sense of responsibility that every good parent needs.

T.E.A.M. Dad is about Teaching, Empowering, Advocating for and Mentoring men on their fatherhood journey.

Call or text our T.E.A.M. Dad Coach, Shay Hall at 321-271-1538 to learn more and enroll.

Create a safe sleep environment for your baby.

It’s World Brain Day.

Parents and other caregivers can support healthy brain growth by speaking to, playing with, and caring for their child.

Promoting the development of a healthy brain can start even before pregnancy. For example, a healthy diet and the right nutrients like sufficient folic acid will promote a healthy pregnancy and a healthy nervous system in the growing baby.



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Reference: www.cdc.gov

Recommended car seats based on your child's age and size: As children grow, how they sit in your car will change. Make sure you use a car seat that fits your child’s current size and age.

www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seats-and-booster-seats

https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats -size-rec

Our Healthy Start Baby App has some great information on sun protection for your baby. ☀️

Register for the Healthy Start Baby App by visiting: www.healthystartbrevard.com/app

When ma*****na is smoked or eaten, the chemicals reach the fetus by crossing the placenta.

Reference: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/ma*****na-and-pregnancy

Pregnancies that start too soon after the previous birth are associated with delayed prenatal care and adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth, neonatal morbidity, and low birthweight.

Reference: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/planning-baby/how-long-should-you-wait-getting-pregnant-again

Call our Community Connect department today at 321-634-6101 to find out more about local resources & home visiting programs that are available to you as a pregnant woman and/or family with infants and children under the age of 3.

Opioid use during pregnancy can affect parents and their babies.

It is important for people to be aware of the possible risks of opioid use during pregnancy, as well as treatment options including medications for opioid use disorder.

Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/opioid-use-during-pregnancy/about/index.html

Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.

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Reference: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-stay-safe-sun-sunscreen-sunglasses

Sunscreen Basics: SPF, Broad Spectrum, Water Resistance To learn more, read: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-stay-safe-sun-sunscreen-sunglassesWhen you’re out in the sun, and covering up isn’t ...

Download Our Baby App!

Register for the Healthy Start Baby App by visiting: www.healthystartbrevard.com/app

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Taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects in your baby.

Reference: https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/folic-acid

Women who see a health care provider regularly during pregnancy have healthier babies, are less likely to deliver prematurely and are less likely to have other serious problems related to pregnancy.

If you need to be connected to resources and support during your pregnancy, please call us at Healthy Start (321) 634-6101

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In the first year of life babies learn to explore and try new things. During this time babies also develop bonds of love and trust with their parents.

Play and interact with your baby. Sing, read, and talk to your baby; they will find your voice calming.

Reference: www.cdc.org

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Here’s a peak at some of the videos in our Free Baby App!

Register for the Healthy Start Baby App by visiting: www.healthystartbrevard.com/app

Mark your calendars for the annual 321 Latch!

To honor and support families during World Breastfeeding Week, this will be the Space Coast’s “Big Latch”. There will be vendors, light refreshments, community support and more! Save the date, latch starts at 11am!

The vision of the Space Coast Breastfeeding Coalition is that
mothers, babies, and families will receive the resources, support, and
information they need to successfully meet their breastfeeding goals.

To learn more about breastfeeding resources in Brevard County, visit: https://spacecoastbreastfeeding.weebly.com/

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.

To learn more about the risk-factors for pregnancy-related heart conditions visit: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/heart-truth/listen-to-your-heart/heart-health-and-pregnancy

Exciting news! Our new Birth Suites at Viera Hospital are set to open on August 21. We invite all expecting parents to join us for a special ribbon-cutting celebration on August 15.

This is a wonderful opportunity to tour our state-of-the-art birth suites, explore our amenities, and feel more prepared for your big day.

Register now for a tour: vhbirthsuites.rsvpify.com

Current, former, and prospective clients, the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions wants to hear from you! 😊🩷💚

July is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month.

Have fun in the sun and enjoy the outdoors. (Sun emoji) Use a layered approach for sun protection.

Purposeful Parenting Month is observed in July. During this designated month, parents are encouraged to engage in purposeful parenting and foster meaningful relationships with their children by focusing on intentional actions, clear communication, and developing a strong, loving parent-child relationship.

Purposeful parenting isn’t about perfection; it’s about intentionality and growth. Each family’s approach may vary, but the common thread is a commitment to raising children with love, empathy, and purpose.

Count the Kicks & MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center are hosting a Coast to Coast Baby Shower for expectant parents! Attendees have a chance to win Amazon gift cards, pack n’ plays and car seats! 💛❤️

Hey expectant mamas! Register and attend the Count the Kicks and MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center to Coast Baby Shower for a chance to win Amazon gift cards, pack n’ plays and car seats!

☀️ Splash into this fun event here: bit.ly/CountTheKicksParty

It is NEVER safe to leave a toddler, disabled person or pet locked in a car, even in the winter. If you have a toddler in your household, lock your cars, even in your own driveway. Kids play in cars or wander outside and get into a car and can die in 10 minutes!



Reference: https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat-children-pets

Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s easy-to-use illustrated checklists:

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

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Learn the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.

Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/bam/safety/heat-and-infants-and-children.htm

Healthy Start services are available to all pregnant women and mothers of newborns and is not based on income or insurance.

If you need to be connected to resources and support during your pregnancy, please call us at Healthy Start (321) 634-6101

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