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Well
Mother, Well Baby Program
Program
Mission
For
many girls growing up in low-income environments,
motherhood arrives too soon – often limiting choices
and perpetuating the cycles of poverty. Children of teen
mothers are at
greater risk of childhood illness and lack of educational
opportunities than their peers.
We believe motherhood is a gift and a responsibility.
Our aim is to empower our participants to develop
healthy behaviors,
make their own positive choices, and be the best
parents they can be.
About
the Program
The
Well Mother, Well Baby Program is an educational and
outreach initiative preparing pregnant teens for a healthy pregnancy
and a bright future.
Expected outcomes include:
- delivery
of a healthy baby
- improved
self-esteem for mother and child
- enhances
health and wellness
- knowledge
and behaviors
pursuit of a positive future
Weekly
classes include:
- parenting
skills
- breast feeding
- infant
massage
- financial
management
- nutrition
- child
safety
A Wider Circle provides
each mom with a graduation baby shower at which
she will receive basic need
items for herself and her baby (cribs, strollers,
diapers, clothing,
etc.).
Our
mentor mom program pairs expectant teens with experienced
mothers to provide
support, advice, and friendship during and after pregnancy. |
