What You Should Know:
The Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition (NEFHSC), in partnership with Baptist Health and Philips Avent, is expanding access to valuable pregnancy resources through a new initiative offering free subscriptions to the premium version of the Pregnancy+ app.
– This program aims to support expectant mothers and their families in Baker, Clay, and Duval counties, providing them with essential information and tools to promote healthy birth outcomes. This initiative is particularly important in areas where access to prenatal care and resources may be limited.
Improving Birth Outcomes and Reducing Infant Mortality
Research has shown that home visiting programs can significantly reduce the risk of preterm births, low birth weight, and infant mortality. By providing access to these programs through the Pregnancy+ app, the NEFHSC and its partners aim to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the region.
Empowering Expectant Mothers with Knowledge and Support
Pregnancy+ is a leading pregnancy app designed to supplement prenatal care by offering personalized content, expert guidance, and interactive tools. The premium version, now available for free to eligible families in Northeast Florida, provides:
- Personalized daily feed: Curated articles tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
- Interactive 3D models: Visualizations of fetal development.
- Expert-led videos and audio courses: Educational resources on various pregnancy-related topics.
- Pregnancy tracking: Tools to monitor progress and share updates with loved ones.
- Access to community resources: Connections to home visiting programs and other support services.
“Every family deserves a strong start with the best care possible and the tools and resources they need for a healthy pregnancy and baby,” said Jeff DiLullo, Chief Region Leader for Philips North America. “It takes public-private partnerships with community organizations, healthcare and technology providers to ensure that we can make a meaningful impact in the U.S. maternal mortality crisis and help create a more equitable system.”
