Many people in the United States have trouble keeping a healthy weight.

Starting Early gives families simple tools during pregnancy and early infancy to support healthy habits, helping pregnant women and babies stay healthy.

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Healthy Habits During Pregnancy

Healthy
Eating

Eating healthy during pregnancy helps your baby’s growth and development, and lowers the risks of problems like diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Being
Active

Staying active during pregnancy can help pregnant women feel better, have more energy, lower stress, and gain a healthy amount of weight.

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Emotions

With so many changes happening, many pregnant women feel a mix of emotions as they prepare to welcome their new baby. Learning how to manage stress is important for overall health of the pregnant woman and baby.

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For Babies (0-4 Months)

Healthy
Eating

Breast milk is the best food for babies to grow healthy. Formula is also an option. Babies only need breast milk or formula during the first six months of life.

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Being
Active

Doing tummy time every day helps babies grow strong. It also helps babies learn to move and play, bond with family, and explore the world.

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Sleep

Babies this age need lots of sleep. Simple bedtime routines can help babies sleep better.

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Parenting

Bonding is a way for parents to build a strong relationship with their babies and it helps babies feel safe and loved.

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Handouts for Families and Providers

Starting Early handouts can be easily shared to give families and providers important tips about healthy habits during pregnancy and the first few months of a baby’s life.

Curriculum for Providers

If you are a healthcare provider and interested in using Starting Early in your practice, we have a curriculum and tools you can use.

Please email StartingEarly@nyulangone.org to request a copy of our curriculum.

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Starting Early Funders

Starting Early is grateful to be supported by the following funders:
NYC Health + Hospitals logo NYU Grossman School of Medicine logo USDA logo