healthy babies, healthy communities

Fathers have an important role in the health and well-being of their babies and supporting moms is more than "diaper duty." Here are some additional ways to be supportive before and during pregnancy and beyond which make a big difference:

• Support a loving home
• Support a healthy lifestyle
• Support safe sleep
• Support your partner in not drinking
• Support your partner in not smoking
• Support breastfeeding

For more information, check out these resources:

National Center for Fathering
fathers.com

Fatherhood Initiative
fatherhood.hhs.gov

March of Dimes: Just for Dad
marchofdimes.com/pnhec/362.asp

Additional resources are located on our links page.