One program, hundreds of thousands of stronger moms and babies.
From a book, to a program, to an overall healthcare philosophy
Baby Basics materials and trainings are no longer available. For more information about the closing of the program, please email info@whattoexpectproject.org.Baby Basics helped put everyone “on the same page”—from physician and staff, to patient and families—and strengthens the delivery of prenatal care, education, and support to vulnerable populations.
Program goals
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To Provide
underserved families prenatal materials that are not only beautiful, comprehensive and easy to read, but also serve as a catalyst for learning and family literacy.
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To Empower
engage and educate underserved parents so that they become effective users of the healthcare system and can advocate for themselves and their families.
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To Teach
healthcare providers and educators how to use health literacy and cultural competency tools and strategies to improve patient communication and compliance.
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To Build
community initiatives so families receive integrated, coordinated prenatal and parenting messages.
Baby Basics Program
Guiding moms to a healthy pregnancy
Explore our Baby Basics program materials below. First, we created a book, Baby Basics: Your Month By Month Guide To A Healthy Pregnancy, designed specifically to provide lower-income and lower-literacy populations with crucial prenatal health information and support. It has since grown from a book, to a program, to an overall healthcare philosophy. Baby Basics is evidence-based—revolutionizing the prenatal experience and outcomes for families in need—one clinic, one mom, one baby at a time.
For information regarding Baby Basics, please contact us at info@whattoexpectproject.org.