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Infant Health Initiative

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Infant Health Initiative

The Infant Health Initiative provides resources and support to pregnant individuals and families with newborns, focusing on reducing infant mortality and preventing preterm births while promoting healthy family environments.

Did you know? 

  • A preterm birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy. 
  • In Minnesota, prematurity is the leading cause of infant death.
  • Infant mortality is defined as the death of an infant before age one. 
  • In 2021, 310 infants born in Minnesota died before their first birthday.

Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative 

 

Mom and baby

 

Our services include:

  • Group education and support: Monthly education classes for pregnant individuals and parents of newborns, covering topics such as prenatal care, preterm birth prevention, infant feeding, mental health, safe sleep practices, and more.
     
  • One-on-one support: Individual support for families to access necessary services, connect to resources, and navigate systems. This may include housing, medical insurance, preventive health care, transportation, food, mental health, and more.
     
  • Baby supplies: Access to essential items, including safe sleep kits, diapers, and home safety items to create safe and healthy environments for baby.
Contact Information

Contact Information

Munira Salad

Public Health Specialist – Infant Health
612-741-3566
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