For questions about, or referrals to, Healthy Start, please call 858-227-7317.
Do you live in San Bernardino and want to access Health Start services?
Our Approach
Our Healthy Start program offers high quality perinatal services to new and expecting parents in Central and East San Diego County, as well as Riverside County. Our focus is on ensuring that all parents, particularly those from Black and immigrant communities, have access to the support and resources they need for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth.
We offer a range of services, including prenatal and childbirth education, postpartum support, and breastfeeding assistance. Our team of experienced professionals works to guide families through every step of the pregnancy and postpartum journey, providing information, resources, and support to ensure parents feel confident and prepared.
We understand that every family is unique, and we strive to provide culturally congruent care that meets the needs of our diverse community. Our team speaks English, Spanish, Somali, Haitian Creole, and French, and we are committed to providing services that are accessible and inclusive. To achieve health equity, our services are free for Black and low-income communities.
Services Designed for You
Prenatal Support
Prepare for childbirth and parenthood through 1-on-1 support from our team of Perinatal Navigators. We can provide or recommend everything from childbirth education, to navigating the healthcare system, birth facilities, accessing midwives and doulas, and more.
Postpartum Support and Infant Care
Our team delivers “fourth trimester and beyond” care to ensure postpartum recovery and breastfeeding success. Family based education and health assessment explore everything from safe sleep and perinatal mood and anxiety concerns down to how to access a breast pump through your insurance.
Specialized Support
Our program includes partnerships with small practice midwives, doulas, and mental health and breastfeeding specialists whose services are free or reduced price for Healthy Start clients.
Group Activities
Find a supportive community through our midwife-led prenatal groups, IBCLC-led new parent groups, BIPOC Dads group, couples’ workshops and more.
Specialty Services
Check out our breast pump and blood pressure monitor loan program, work with a Navigator to schedule a car seat safety inspection, or attend a free infant CPR class!
Healthy Start Consortium: Turning Community Ideas into Real Solutions
There are many ways to get involved with Healthy Start and help create healthier, more equitable communities in San Diego and Riverside Counties. Whether you want to stay informed, share your ideas, or actively shape programs and projects, there’s a role that fits your time and interests.
The Consortium and Workgroups focus on tackling the social and structural determinants of health—the root causes of health inequities. Together, we work to eliminate perinatal disparities and create real solutions for families.
The Consortium
The Consortium ensures community voices shape Healthy Start programs and turn ideas into real solutions for families.
Our Workgroups
Workgroups focus on key issues like improving healthcare, protecting the environment, and supporting financial stability. Help design and carry out projects!'
Favorite topics include:
- Preparing for labor & delivery
- The special role of Dads & partners
- Baby Sleep: what is normal and how to get more
- Infant safety: child proofing your home
- Ages & stages: Child milestones
From Our Clients
They surrounded me with so much love it was overwhelming. They were very helpful with tips on breastfeeding, and they guided me as sisters, not healthcare workers
As a first-time mom without any family to support us and dealing with postpartum depression … my Navigator gave me an opportunity to feel heard and seen … [and] assurance that I was doing a good job with my child.
Ready to Connect?
Contact us today for a free consultation and let us know how we can support your perinatal health journey.
