Sherry Bates, B.S., MBA

Infant Mortality Reduction Initiative Coordinator

Shelby County Health Department

How convenient would it be to have information right at your fingertips?!  In an effort to join the ever-growing world of technology, The Shelby County Health Department created the FREE B4BabyLife mobile app to encourage healthy pregnancies and healthy families as well as to help prevent infant mortality.

Shayla Lawrence, MPH

Public Health Coordinator- Maternal Tobacco Prevention

Shelby County Health Department

By: Charlie Caswell, CEO 3V Leader

I know many of you are asking.What is a 3V father? Well I am glad you asked. A 3V father is a father who is Visible, Vocal, and Valuable to his family and community. A 3V father is one who understands the need to be a provider for his family and faithful to his mate. A 3V father is one who spends time with his children, training them up in the way they should go. A 3V father is one who loves his neighbors and cares for his community by spending time volunteering and giving back.

“Mama, I Don’t Feel Good”

By: Juanita White

Community Building Manager, Binghampton Development Corporation

I work in Binghampton. It is in the heart of the city. Close to the zoo. The Children’s Museum is nearby. The Green Line, a walking and biking trail, runs right through it. Cars drive down Tillman, the heart of Binghampton, as people come into the city from the suburbs or as they leave the city for them. It is an interesting place. Until the bullets ring out.

Shine Bright like a BF STAR: Benefits of Social Support of Breastfeeding

By: Shenika Holmes, Public Health Intern (BF STARS)

Shelby County Health Department

Hi, my name is Shenika Holmes, and I am a proud supporter of breastfeeding!

How many children do I have? Zero.

Am I expecting? No.

Campaigning for a Healthy Baby- Join the Campaign

Lenae C. Yancy, MPH

Shelby County Health Department, Community Health Bureau

Becoming a mother is a big responsibility!

Everyone Loves HUGS

By: Linda Busby,RN

Shelby County Health Department

901-222-9703

Everyone Loves HUGS

Have you had your HUG today?

As we know there are many different kinds of hugs ranging from the polite hug to the never-ending rocking side to side embrace hug. And just as there are so many ways to hug there are endless reasons why hugs are wanted and needed. Today I want to share HUGS with you!

What is HUGS?

THREE TIPS FOR MOMS-TO-BE

By: Alicia Anderson

A Step Ahead Foundation

Pregnancy Nutrition Tip

If you are pregnant or might get pregnant soon, start taking folic acid (Vitamin B) to reduce the risk of birth defects.  In addition to folic acid supplements or prenatal vitamins, stock up on orange juice, fortified cereals, grapefruit, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, lentils, and peas – all great sources of folic acid.

Baby Safety Tip