DADS & FAMILIES

Welcome Dads and Families! Here is an online resource for those of you who are playing an extremely important role in nurturing and raising children. Pregnancy is a special time and one that many moms want to share with others, especially those closest in their lives. Here are a few ways you can be present and involved:

1. Set up and attend doctor’s appointments with mom. Take notes and assist with picking up groceries, medications, etc.

2. Take childbirth education classes. The childbirth education series provided through our Healthy Start program takes place in Quincy, Florida at the Department of Health in Gadsden County.

In this series of classes, dads and families can learn about:

• what to expect during labor and delivery
• helping mom with relaxation techniques
• creating a birth plan
• how to hold your baby
• how to change a diaper
• calming a crying baby

3. Get the car and car seat prepared to receive the baby.

4. Help create a Safe sleep environment in the home. Click here to download tips on safe sleep for your baby.

5. Sign up for healthy start together! Contact your local healthy start program office for more details on getting signed up for healthy start and taking classes.