Becoming a mother is one of the most exciting times in a woman's life and few things are as special as your pregnancy and child’s birth. That’s why it’s so important to get good prenatal care and support. Healthy Start Coalition of St. Lucie County offers personalized attention, support services and education during your pregnancy to ensure this is a happy and healthy experience-all at no cost to you.
Healthy Start knows every pregnancy is different and offers every mom expert advice with a personal touch and caring encouragement throughout their pregnancy and after.
How do you enroll in Healthy Start’s no cost services?
In Florida all pregnant women and their babies are offered a Healthy Start Questionnaire from their OB/GYN or midwife, by answering “Yes” a woman can be assessed and offered enrollment into Healthy Start. Mothers can also call and enroll in the program at any time during their pregnancy. If you would like to take advantage of the services offered by Healthy Start you can call 772-460-2571.
Some of the classes and services offered by Healthy Start are as follows:
Classes Include:
Classes Include:
- Childbirth Education
- Infant Safety/CPR
- Caring for your baby
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Happiest Baby
- Infant Massage
Services Include:
- Case Management
- Nutritional Counseling
- Post-Partum Depression Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
- Grief Counseling/Support for pregnancy/infant loss
- Tobacco Cessation
- Family Planning Counseling
- Infant Growth and Development
- Safe Sleep Program
- Car Seat Safety program
All the Healthy Start Services are Voluntary and at NO COST to you, don’t delay. The best you can gift your baby is a Healthy Start. Please call 772-460-2571 for more information.
