A free program for Jefferson County residents, From Day One deploys community health workers to assist pregnant women with their health issues and provides support for various family needs.
runs FDO. ConnectionHealth’s executive director Trinita Ashford said the program assigns women to a community health worker from their first trimester through the baby’s first year of life to ensure better health outcomes.
One of the significant risk factors for a pregnant woman is having health conditions like gestational diabetes orFDO program manager Lynetta West said one of the main priorities is for health workers to learn about the mother’s blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and other vital health concerns. They can even attend doctor’s visits together. She said the program trains and supports new mothers but is also helpful for pregnant moms with children at home.
“I learned a lot in the program they had,” Rice said. She said there are parenting classes, and parents can receive gift cards for baby needs like diapers. Rice said she still communicates with her community healthcare worker.
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