The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services presents the Baby Your Baby website which promotes prenatal and well-child care for all Missouri families.

While no one can guarantee a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, there are some things that improve your chances of having a healthy baby:

• Start prenatal care early , as soon you think you are pregnant.
• Get regular prenatal care.
• Take folic acid supplements before, during and between pregnancies throughout the childbearing years.
• Avoid alcohol, tobacco and drugs while pregnant.
• Breastfeed the baby.
• Place the baby on its back to sleep. Click here to listen to a message about safe sleep for babies.
• Encourage positive fathering as well as mothering.

Baby Your Baby has helpful information on all these topics. Whether you are a pregnant woman, father-to-be, new parent, grandparent, or community member who cares about families, this program is for you. Everyone has a part in influencing and supporting each pregnant woman in maintaining a healthy lifestyle while she is pregnant and in keeping the baby safe after it is born.