Starting Out Strong

❤️WELLNESS WEDNESDAY 💤 Parents, your sleep is just as important as your baby’s! Lack of rest can take a toll on your mental health, making it harder to care for yourself and your family. 🛏️ Check out nami.org/your-journey/m… for more tips on managing postpartum sleep challenges.

📣Follow Us and Share! 👉AC Starting Out Strong Family Support System of Care provides services to pregnant women, fathers, women with a pregnancy or infant loss, & families with newborns and young children. ☎️510-667-4333 🌐StartingOutStrong.info 💬Language services provided

📢PLEASE SHARE The California Abundant Birth Project (CA ABP) provides monthly unconditional income supplements to pregnant individuals at the highest risk of preterm birth, starting in the 1st or 2nd trimester for 12-18 months. 👉AbundantBirthProject.org

🌸Motherhood is a journey best taken with support! Build your village & lean on your team—you deserve care and connection. 👉Alameda County Public Health Department-Starting Out Strong Family Support System of Care. ☎️510-667-4333 🌐StartingOutStrong.info 💬Language services

FATHERHOOD FRIDAY 📢DO YOU KNOW A DAD WHO NEEDS SUPPORT? Please share Alameda County Fatherhood Initiative 📌For more information: ☎️Contact us: 510-667-4333 or visit StartingOutStrong.info 📧acfatherhood@acgov.org

✊Truth and Equity Thursday 👉#Doulas provide physical, emotional, and cultural support during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. To learn about Doula Services as a Medi-Cal Benefit, scan the QR Code or use the URL link below: dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pa…

✊Truth and Equity Thursday 👉#Doulas provide physical, emotional, and #culturalsupport during #pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. For 👉To learn about Doula Services as a Medi-Cal Benefit, scan the QR Code or use the URL link below: dhcs.ca.gov/provgovpart/Pa… .

🍎Wellness Wednesday: Nourishing You and Your Baby 💬 Proper nutrition supports you and your baby through every stage of pregnancy and breastfeeding. ✨ Your body works hard to nourish your baby—fuel it with the best! ❓What’s your go-to healthy snackg? Share in the comments!

Tots and Babies Tuesday ✨Tummy time strengthens muscles, prevents flat spots, and encourages healthy development. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your baby thrive! 📢 Share this post to help other parents embrace tummy time! 👉Read more safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/reduce-risk/tu…

Maternal Health Monday 🌸 Supporting MAMAS Through Postpartum Mood Changes!🌸 Postpartum mental health is just as important as physical health. 💕 👉Reach out to a doctor, midwife, doula, or healthcare provider for assistance. 🌟 #MaternalHealthMonday #PostpartumMentalHealth

SAVE THE DATE! ✨ Celebrating Black Motherhood ✨ Join us 4 #BlackMaternalHealthWeek2025 at the #CELEBRATINGBLACKMOTHERHOOD Event, hosted by the Alameda County Public Health Department with support from First 5 Alameda County. @First5Alameda @BirthJusticeNow @BEBlkCentering

📢PLEASE SHARE 🌺The California Abundant Birth Project is a guaranteed income program that provides cash during pregnancy. 👉If selected participants will receive the following monthly cash gift, based on county of residence: Alameda: $967 👉Go to AbundantBirthProject.org

❤️#WELLNESSWEDNESDAY ⛄🌲🎁#HolidayStress Management 💡Tips for Parents. 👉Feeling the holiday rush? Take a breath! Make time for mindfulness and movement to stay grounded this season. 👉Check out this article from Verywell Mind: tinyurl.com/verywellmind-b… #MindfulParenting

📣 Tots & Babies Tuesday: Tips for Choosing #Toys for #toddlers 🎁 Choose toys that inspire creativity, problem-solving, & tons of fun. 👉Read more: tinyurl.com/Tips-For-Choos… @ZEROTOTHREE

📣PLEASE SHARE! 📢BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS IS BACK IN DECEMBER!🎉 👉SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024 12PM - 3PM 👉1100 CREEKSIDE, SAN LEANDRO, ALAMEDA COUNTY 👉REGISTRATION REQUIRED Access registration below: 💻tinyurl.com/BCND-12-14-24 👉For more information call 510-667- 4306

❤️#MATERNALHEALTH MONDAY 👉Did you know a baby can get some disease protection from their #mom during #pregnancy? Getting flu, Tdap, RSV, & #COVID19 #vaccines while you're #Pregnant helps your body create protective antibodies, & you can pass on those antibodies to your #baby.

✅HEALTHY YOU Checklist ❤️Taking care of your own health is important during all stages of life. If having children is in your plan, here are a few things you can do to be prepared.⬇️ 👉Starting Out Strong ☎️510-667-4333 🌐StartingOutStrong.info 💬Language access provided

@blackmamasmatter released the #BlackMaternalHealthWeek 2025 theme. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ SAVE THE DATE: BMMA is excited to announce #BMHW25's official theme! "Healing Legacies: Strengthening Black Maternal Health through Collective Action and Advocacy!" @deliverbirthjustice @beblkcentering

❤️TOTS AND BABIES TUESDAY! 👉Pediatricians recommend The 5 C’s of Media Use. 🌐 Download the full guide here: tinyurl.com/The-5-Cs-for-i… 👉Alameda County Starting Out Strong Family Support System of Care ☎️510-667-4333 🌐StartingOutStrong.info 💬Language services provided

📣Follow Us & Share! 👉Alameda County Starting Out Strong Family Support System of Care provides services to pregnant people, fathers, women with a pregnancy or infant loss, & families with newborns and young children. ☎️510-667-4333 🌐StartingOutStrong.info 🗣️Language access