Talking About Substance Use and Pregnancy During Home Visits
This resource provides tips for home visitors about how to talk with families about substance use during pregnancy.
Pregnancy
A healthy pregnancy has a lasting influence on a child's health and development. Help families get a head start during pregnancy. Discover resources your Head Start or Early Head Start (EHS) program can use to serve and engage expectant families. Topics include what to expect during pregnancy, infant care, and the transition to parenthood.
How Substance Use Can Affect Pregnancy
This resource for families discusses how using substances while pregnant can affect how a baby grows before and after they are born.
How Head Start Services Can Improve Birth Outcomes
This resource helps Head Start staff take steps to help pregnant and postpartum women achieve healthier and safer pregnancies.
Services to Pregnant Women and Expectant Families in Early Head Start
Review the Head Start Program Performance Standards for Early Head Start programs related to enrolling pregnant women and expectant families.
Community Partners for Serving Expectant Families
When a baby is on the way, family needs become more complex. A network of community partners can help.
Services to Pregnant Women and Expectant Families After a Loss
Explore ways to develop policy that informs a program's plan to offer ongoing and individualized support to families experiencing pregnancy loss.
Resources to Share with Expectant Families
Explore and share these tip sheets and other resources for expectant families.
Engaging Expectant Families, Including Fathers
Early Head Start (EHS) staff engage pregnant mothers and expectant families as they prepare for their new baby. Connecting families to comprehensive prenatal care, such as nutrition education, oral health care, and mental health supports, is all part of the process. This includes engaging fathers from the beginning. Understanding what to expect during pregnancy and after the birth can help young families feel better prepared to face parenthood.
Pregnancy
Find resources to help early childhood programs serve pregnant women and expectant families.
The Newborn Visit: Information for Early Head Start Staff
Use this tip sheet to understand the purpose, timing, and goals of the newborn visit. Early Head Start staff will also find strategies for making the most of the visit.