OUR MISSION
The mission of Healthy Start is to improve maternal and child health and to reduce poor birth outcomes and infant mortality in Allegheny County.
Health Literacy Topics
It is important we promote health literacy in order to improve and maximize our participants’ healthcare experiences. Learn more about our Health Literacy topics below:
PRENATAL
Women who receive late or no prenatal care are more than 3 times more likely to have a baby with health problems.
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BREASTFEEDING
Studies have shown that if 90% of mothers breastfed exclusively for 6 months, about 1,000 infant deaths could be prevented every year.
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MENTAL HEALTH
1 in 5 women develop a significant mental health problem during pregnancy or after childbirth, including anxiety or depression.
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HEALTH MANAGEMENT
Good communication with your healthcare provider is associated with an increase in access to first-trimester prenatal care.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
1 in 3 children in the US have at least two risk factors for poor health and development.
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FATHERHOOD
Children who have a close relationship with their father are 50% less likely to experience multiple symptoms of depression than children that do not.
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