Healthy Babies is an educational program for prenatal and parenting families, with no out of pocket expense to the participant. Registered nurses and community liaisons provide education and family support through home and office visits. Providers are also available at community clinics to accompany clients to well-child visits and assist with navigation through the healthcare system. Moms who participate in Healthy Babies can earn incentives by reaching various milestones throughout their time in the program.
Participants will have access to information about multiple topics including:
- Basic baby care
- Family planning
- Breastfeeding
- Infant growth/development
- Labor and delivery
- Preterm labor signs/symptoms
- Safe sleep
- STDs
- Download a Referral Form
- Download the Healthy Babies Program Brochure
- Healthy Babies Informational Graphic
- Map of Maternal & Child Health Coalition Assets in Sedgwick County
For more information about Healthy Babies prenatal and parenting groups, or to enroll in the program, call 316-660-7433 or email healthy.babies@sedgwick.gov. Healthy Babies is located at 1900 E. 9th ST N., Wichita, KS 67214.
Additional Programs and Services
Fatherhood Program
Learn more about the Fatherhood Program at www.schd.online/Fatherhood.
Home Visiting
Home Visiting is an educational home visitation program that provides prenatal and post-partum support to primary caregivers (Sedgwick County residents) and their families with no out of pocket expense to participants.
Registered nurses and community liaisons provide education and family support through home and office visits. Moms who participate in Healthy Babies can earn incentives by reaching various milestones throughout their time in the program.
Learn more about Home Visiting at www.schd.online/HomeVisit.
Pregnancy & Birth Support Classes
Learn more about our no-cost Pregnancy & Birth Support Classes at www.schd.online/Birth-Support-Classes.
This resource is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1,100,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. Produced through the full or partial support of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). The content of this publication may not necessarily reflect the views of KDHE.
