Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition

Melissa Murphy
Email: fkhsc@aol.com
Office: 305-293-8424
Fax: 305-293-8542

Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition

A Day In The Life Of Florida:

* 505 babies are born.

* 41 babies are born low
birthweight.

* 76 babies are born to
teenage mothers.

* Only one in three 2 year
olds is fully immunized.

Why choose Healthy Start?

Pregnancy and your baby's first year of life are a very special time. Choices you make during this time can affect the quality of your and your baby's future. One of Healthy Start's goals is to reduce the number of low birthweight babies.

What is a low birthweight baby?
- A baby who is born weighing less than 5 1/2 pounds.
- Usually, a baby who is born too early.
- A baby at risk for developmental disabilities.

You may have a low birthweight baby if:
- You have had a previous miscarriage, low birthweight baby, diabetes, twins, triplets, etc, poor weight gain, stress, or short time span between pregnancies.
- You receive little or no prenatal care, have poor nutritional habits, smoke, drink alcohol, or take unprescribed drugs during pregnancy.

ANY pregnant women or family with children up to 3 years old who live in Florida are eligible for FREE Healthy Start Services.

Healthy Start can help you learn to:
* Breastfeed * Reduce stress
* Stop smoking * Eat healthy
* Prepare for childbirth
* Get Healthcare for you and
your baby
* Help your baby grow and
develop

For more information, call Healthy Start at 305-293-7517.

Ask for your Prenatal Screen!

As soon as you think you may be pregnant, schedule a visit with your obstetrician or health care provider.

During your first visit, ask for the Healthy Start Prenatal Screen. This is a simple one-page questionnaire that is completed by you and your doctor or nurse. All information is confidential.

By completing the Healthy Start Prenatal Screen, you may choose or qualify for FREE services that can help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby.