The Florida Healthy Start Coalitions blog shares stories and ideas from health experts, state leaders, families, and community partners. It’s a place to learn, get inspired, and hear from people working to help moms, babies, and families thrive.
By Aetna Better Health of Florida Healthy pregnancies and healthy babies begin with access to the right care, education and support from day one. That’s why Aetna […]
Bereaved Parents Awareness Month seeks to shine a light on the profound, often unspoken grief carried by parents who have experienced the death of a child—whether through […]
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related condition that can affect anyone, even people with no prior health problems and even when pregnancy has been going smoothly. The good […]
Every April, communities across the nation come together for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, strengthening families, and promoting the well‑being of every […]
Every April, communities across the nation come together for Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW)—a week dedicated to elevating the voices, stories, and lived experiences of Black mothers. […]
After having a baby, many mothers feel tired, emotional, or overwhelmed. These feelings can be normal. But some mothers feel very sad or worried for a long […]
High blood pressure during pregnancy means that the blood is pushing too hard against the walls of your arteries. Doctors usually say someone has high blood pressure […]
Pregnancy causes many changes in the body, especially the heart. The heart has to work harder because there is more blood and the baby needs oxygen and […]
Prenatal Infection Prevention Month is a reminder of the important steps individuals and families can take to reduce the risk of infections that may affect pregnancy and […]
At Aetna Better Health of Florida, we believe strong families start with meaningful connections. While moms often take the spotlight during pregnancy and early childhood, dads are […]