Building Healthy Communities
Building Healthy Communities (BHComm) program is a free pregnancy support program for expecting parents in Monroe County. We bring together resources and tools for you and your growing family to flourish. Our pregnancy support team will meet you in your home during pregnancy and early postpartum to check in on:
- Maternal and child health
- Building support networks
- Basic needs support, like food and housing
- Break down barriers to healthcare
- Personal goal setting through pregnancy, after birth, and beyond
Our goal is to partner and work together to create a healthy, strong start for you and your baby. You can think of us as a “one-stop shop” to help you navigate the transition to parenthood.
Check Out These Resources For
Expecting Parents & Their Community
- Safe Sleep in 30 Seconds (AAP)
- Video: ABCs of Safe Sleep (NY DOH)
- Keeping Babies Warm: Q&A on Bedding, Clothing, & Safe Sleep (NICHD)
- Safe Nighttime Routine for Babies (AAP)
- How to Swaddle a Baby Safely
- Tips for Sleep-Deprived Parents (AAP)
- A Safe Sleep Guide for Grandparents (NICHD) | o en español
- Recursos adicionales sobre el sueño seguro en español
- Video: Ways to Advocate for Yourself During Pregnancy (Columbia University)
- Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery Self-Advocacy Questions Checklist (EmblemHealth)
- American Heart Association Pregnancy Self-Advocacy Questions (o en español)
- CDC HearHer: Pregnancy Warning Signs & Self-Advocacy for American Indian and Alaska Native Women
- Protecting Your Birth: A Guide for Black Mothers (NYT)
- CDC HearHer: Urgent Warning Signs & How to Talk to Your Provider
- Signs of 3 Common Conditions: Preeclampsia, Hemorrhage, & Endometritis (ACOG)
- Warning Signs & Risk Factors for Preeclampsia (ACOG)
- Ask Your Doctor About Low Dose Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention (March of Dimes) | o en español
- Ashley’s Postpartum Hemorrhage Story (HearHer Texas)
- Recovering from Postpartum Hemorrhage
- FAQs About Amniotic Fluid Embolism
- Depression/Anxiety Self-Screen & Action Plan (NICHD)
- Anxiety and Pregnancy: Overview
- How Loved Ones Can Support Women with Depression During Pregnancy
- Nurse Tina Video: Baby Blues vs Postpartum Depression
- Video: Creating a Postpartum Mental Health Plan
- Maternal Mental Health Hotline (Call or Text): 1-833-6262
- Postpartum Support International Helpline (English or Spanish): 1-800-944-4773
- Preparing to Bring Your Baby Home from the NICU (AAP)
- Your Newborn’s First Week at Home: How to Prepare & What to Expect
- Tips for Baby-Proofing Your Home (AAP)
- Childproofing Your Home (US CPSC) | o en español
- Unsafe Baby Products to Avoid on Your Registry (AAP)
- Preparing Your Home for Baby: Furniture & Supplies
- Fostering Brain Development Through Play: Serve & Return
- Video: Connection Between Maternal Mental Health & Infant Relationships (Dr. Joanne Patterson)
- CDC’s Developmental Milestones Guide
- Zero-to-Three’s Grandparent Resources Guide
- Zero-to-Three’s Positive Parenting Resources
- 6 Games to Play with Your 6-month old | o en español
- 5 Games to Play with Your 9-month old | o en español
- 5 Games to Play with Your 12-month old | o en español
- What is Infant Mental Health? Written Guide
- What is Infant Mental Health? Video Interview
Check Out These Resources For Providers
- CDC Hear Her Campaign: What Can Providers Do?
- American Heart Association: Advancing Maternal Health & Closing the Gaps in Cardiovascular Care
- American Heart Association: Challenges of Hypertension in the Peripartum Period (*CE eligible!*)
- ACOG Guidance on Racial & Ethnic Inequities in Obstetrics & Gynecology