Connect Program-Capital Area Healthy Start

The Healthy Start program provides services and support needed by pregnant women to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. Every woman who receives a positive pregnancy test from her health care provider is offered a Prenatal Risk Screen. This screen helps us identify any risks that could negatively affect you and the baby. Healthy Start services are no charge to you and include:

Pregnancy health education
Nutrition education
Childbirth preparation
Breastfeeding education and support
New baby care
Parenting education and support
Help to quit smoking
Stress management and emotional support
General support and community referrals