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Kristine & Clyde

​My husband and I got pregnant for the first time when I was 24 years old. As a first time mom, I was unsure what to expect and nervous to start this journey. I first got involved in Healthy Start after my OB/GYN asked if I was interested in the opportunity.

When my son was born, it became a very stressful time because he was born very premature. Clyde was on oxygen for a while, and my Care Coordination nurse Susan was there throughout the whole process to provide courage and support to my new family.

​Healthy Start offered so much for my family, including my favorite CRIB Program class that taught my husband and I about first time home buying. We are hopeful to buy our first home in the coming year. These classes also gave us a place to make friends since we have been so used to being home bound trying to get my son healthy.

​The videos included in the program were my favorite and allowed me to make reachable goals. I was able to grow closer to my family, which was my goal. This program has been there for my entire family as it grew!

Caitlin & Avery 
We met Caitlin when our Century Healthy Start office first opened.  She was pregnant with her third child and worked at a local fast food restaurant.  She struggled with transportation to work and getting to her prenatal appointments in Pensacola.  Caitlin participated in our Centering Pregnancy program working with Dr. Julie DeCesare to receive prenatal coaching within walking distance of her apartment.

 Caitlin delivered baby Avery and needed assistance with a stroller.  Healthy Start was able to provide a stroller in addition to the educational resources she received during and after her pregnancy.  Caitlin credits Healthy Start with increasing her self-confidence. 

“I would love to thank you with everything you have done for me and my children. Healthy Start has made me a better Mother for my children.” Caitlin explain that she now feels that she is someone they can look up to and be proud to call their mother.  Since Avery’s birth, Caitlin has changed jobs and is now working as a paraprofessional in an assisted living facility.