Improving the well-being of mothers, infants and children is an important public health goal for Saginaw. Their well-being determines the health of the next generation and can help predict future public health challenges for families, our community, and the healthcare system.
Tools and Resources
Safe Sleep
What You Need to Know About Safe and Separate Sleep
What is a Safe Sleep environment?
A safe sleep environment is free of soft bedding, such as blankets, pillows, bumper pads, and soft toys. It is also free of loose blankets and pillows that may block babies’ breathing.
Is it okay if my baby sleeps in the bed with me?
Share a room, not a bed with your baby. The danger to your baby increases when you share a sleeping space with them.
How should a baby sleep to be safe?
A baby sleeps safest alone, on their back, and in a crib or Pack ‘n Play.
What if my baby sleeps in the car seat or stroller?
It’s common for babies to fall asleep in their car seat and stroller. To practice safe sleep, take them out and place them on their back and in their crib for the remainder of their sleep.
Safe Sleep Essentials – A Guide for Parents
Data at a Glance
The following indicators are strong measures of the overall health of our community.
As part of our BWell Saginaw Community Health Improvement Plan, three separate work groups will focus on three strategies to impact our maternal/child health priority.
Since 2009, Saginaw has identified infant mortality as a top health priority across the county. This has generated years of planning and programming. As result, Saginaw has wonderful programs and services for mothers, infants and children. But none address the gaps at the system level:
- Equitable access to services for all women
- Coordinated care for all women
- Universal education, outreach, and understanding of programs and services by healthcare providers, expectant moms, and the general public
