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Category: Before Pregnancy

The WIC Advantage: Healthy Starts for Moms and Babies

Utah has the youngest median age in the U.S. and one of the highest proportions of children. That means early childhood health isn’t a niche issue here – it directly impacts a larger percentage of Utah’s population than almost any other state.  Brain connections form faster in the first 1,000 days than at any other...

Prevent to Protect: Preventing Infections for Baby’s Protection

Preventing infections before and during pregnancy can protect babies from being born with birth defects.

Healthy Body Weight Before Becoming Pregnant

A healthy mom has the best chance for a healthy baby. Starting your pregnancy at a healthy weight increases the chance of a healthy pregnancy outcome.

Pregnancy Spacing and Family Planning

Planning pregnancies is good, smart sexual health, which has a positive effect on women and their families.

Making Healthy Choices to Prevent Birth Defects

Baby Your Baby encourages all women to make a PACT to increase your chance of having a healthy baby.

Pregnancy Weight

Regular physical activity before pregnancy is important for a healthy pregnancy and birth.

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