Maternal Health Resource

Pediatrics & Women's Health Bags

Resource bundles containing essential items for mothers and infants — serving as incentives, educational tools, and engagement mechanisms across Healthy Start and Family Planning programs.

📦 Mom Bags

👶 Infant Essentials

📚 Health Education

🤝 Community Outreach

Infant & Family Wellness

Supporting every stage of the maternal journey

From prenatal visits through postpartum care, these bags meet families where they are — delivering trusted resources that build lasting health habits and program participation.

🩺 Clinical Support

💛 Mental Wellness

🌍 Social Determinants

📱 Digital Literacy

Incentivize Program Participation

Deliver bags during prenatal visits, home visits, or community events to encourage consistent participation in Healthy Start or Family Planning programs.

Reinforce Key Health Messages

Include educational materials alongside items such as prenatal vitamins, healthy snacks, safe sleep information, and lactation aids to reinforce vital health knowledge.

Promote Family-Centered Care

Facilitate engagement of fathers and partners through joint distribution events, promoting inclusive, family-centered care and shared responsibility in maternal health.

Three Core Pillars

How these bags make an impact

Each bag is designed around three evidence-based pillars that address the full spectrum of maternal and infant health needs.

Improving Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes

— Include clinical support items such as thermometers, blood pressure monitors, and breastfeeding supplies to directly support health monitoring at home

— Provide postpartum depression screening guides and mindfulness or relaxation tools to support mental and emotional well-being

— Include contact information for counselors or care coordinators for immediate access to professional support

Supporting Social Determinants of Health

— Incorporate items that address non-clinical barriers such as transportation vouchers to help families access care

— Act as a tangible intervention to build trust between families and health programs

— Deliver resources that strengthen maternal and family resilience within the community context

Facilitating Health Education & Literacy

— Curate culturally and linguistically appropriate educational materials covering nutrition, exercise, breastfeeding, safe sleep, and family planning

— Incorporate QR codes linking to short video tutorials or community resources

— Enhance digital health literacy by connecting families to online tools and telehealth options

Distribution Strategy

Reaching families where they are

Strategic delivery points ensure bags reach participants at the moments they matter most — building trust and reinforcing program engagement across the care continuum.

Prenatal Visits

Distribute bags during scheduled clinical appointments to encourage consistent attendance and reinforce prenatal care messaging.

Home Visits

Deliver directly to families in their environment, creating a personal touch that strengthens trust and program connection.

Community Events

Use group distribution at community gatherings to reach new participants and engage fathers, partners, and extended family members.

Family Planning Programs

Align bag distribution with Family Planning program milestones to reward participation and maintain ongoing engagement.

Bag Contents

What's inside the bags

Contents are curated to balance clinical utility, emotional support, and practical needs — with room to tailor for cultural relevance and local resources.

Thermometer

At-home monitoring for infant and maternal health

Prenatal Vitamins

Essential nutrients for maternal and fetal development

Healthy Snacks

Nutritious options supporting balanced prenatal diet

Lactation Aids

Tools and resources to support breastfeeding success

Safe Sleep Materials

Guides and resources on infant safe sleep practices

Blood Pressure Monitor

At-home monitoring to detect postpartum hypertension

Mindfulness Tools

Relaxation resources addressing postpartum mental health

QR Code Resources

Links to video tutorials and community health resources

Transportation Vouchers

Addressing non-clinical barriers to accessing care

PPD Screening Guide

Postpartum depression awareness and screening tool

Care Coordinator Info

Direct contacts for counselors and care coordinators

Educational Booklets

Culturally appropriate materials in multiple languages

Engaging the whole family in maternal care

Mom bags are most effective when they open conversations — not just between care coordinators and mothers, but within families. Joint distribution events invite fathers and partners to participate, transforming maternal health from an individual concern into a shared family commitment.This family-centered approach reflects the evidence that partner involvement significantly improves maternal mental health outcomes, breastfeeding rates, and program retention.