Welcome to our new website! We’re glad you are here.
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Maternal and Child Health & WIC program have partnered to develop this site with parents and providers in mind.
Parents will find helpful information and resources on pregnancy, babies and being a new mom.
Providers will find information on services and resources available in the state for clients and patients. As well as calendar of events, important data and downloadable information.
If you have any trouble finding something you need, e-mail us at info@1800251baby.org
Make sure that those who come in contact with your baby know what it means to provide a safe sleep environment for your newborn.
Safe Sleep List :
- Baby should sleep in a crib, pack-n-play, or bassinet . Do not co-sleep with the baby.
- Place babies on their backs to sleep. When they are awake and someone is watching, place babies on their tummies. Babies love their tummy time and it helps the baby’s head, neck and shoulder muscles get strong
- Sleep Sacks garments can keep babies snug and warm. Use these rather than soft bedding, pillows, blankets, quilts as these can increase chances of suffocation.
Click here for more information on SIDS and Safe Sleep.
The Partners for Healthy Babies program started in 1993 and is funded by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health and WIC Programs.
Our program started because about 10 percent of all babies in Louisiana were born small and weak. These are called low birthweight babies (less than 5.5 pounds) and many of them die before their first birthday.
Our goal is to link pregnant women to the services they need to help them be healthy, and have healthy babies.
