Babies First

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  Our Location: 1221 Fulton Street, Fresno, CA 93721 
  Mailing: PO Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775-1867 
  Phone: (559) 600-3330 
  Fax: (559) 455-4705 
  Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm 

  
 

Healthy Women Make Healthy Babies

Babies First program offers home visitation and health education services for pregnant mothers at no cost. For more information, call (559) 600-3330 or email dphbabiesfirst@fresnocountyca.gov

Public Health Nursing Services Referral(PDF, 510KB) for Self-Referrals, Providers, and Community Partners

 

National Health Observances

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Are you currently pregnant? Here are your next steps: 

1. See a doctor & start prenatal carePBB-weeks-months-trimesters (1).png

2. Do not drink alcohol.

3. Do not smoke or use drugs.

4. Take a vitamin with folic acid

5. Keep up with vaccines.

6. Be active

7. Eat healthy

8. Make a plan for where baby will sleep

9. Choosing to breastfeed?

10. Are you in a safe relationship and environment?

My Birth Matters- Make sure to always talk to your doctor about your questions, concerns, and options

Urgent Maternal Warning Signs– What to watch for during pregnancy and the following year after delivery

After Pregnancy

Attend Postpartum checkup after baby is born, between 6 to 8 weeks after delivery.

Know the signs of Postpartum Depression - Find local resources from Maternal Wellness Coalition of Fresno

Learn about Birth Spacing if wanting to have another baby.

Warning Signs After Birth

 

Additional Resources

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2-1-1 Fresno County Valley 211 Resources

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