Non-medical services that support expecting and pregnant families prepare for a new baby.

Description

Supportive services for expectant families typically include (talk with a health care provider about pregnancy concerns):

• Birthing and parenting classes
• New baby education
• Nutrition education
• Lactation and breastfeeding support
• Access to basic needs (diapers, car seats, baby clothing, formula)
• Referrals to community services

Additional Information

The African American Babies Coalition provides parenting training and education programs.

The Birthing Fruition 5 Prong Training program focuses on:

• Perinatal education
• Culturally responsive home visiting
• Breastfeeding and lactation
• Child and baby first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

The Moving Beyond Crisis program provides support through:

• Home visiting
• Maternal child health

The All About Me Training focuses on youth mental health and resilience. Through engaging activities, the program teaches calming techniques, support friendships and family bonds, and celebrates each child's uniqueness.

• Postpartum Home Visiting Program provides Black and Native mothers 4 weeks of extensive doula support, meals, referrals, parenting tools, advice on postpartum support, pediatric check-ups through a participating doula during the postpartum period.

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Ramsey County

• Specialization
  • African American Community