Did You Know?

African-American babies are twice as likely to die in their first year of life as other babies, and pregnant African-American women lose their babies before birth at a rate three to four times higher than other women.

There are different reasons why these tragedies can happen. The Save My Life Program provides free classes which help African-American women  in Sarasota County to have the safest and healthiest pregnancies possible.

  
The Save My Life Program includes classes that teach skills vital to having a safe and healthy pregnancy, including: Pre-conception Care, Childbirth nand Breastfeeding Education, Smoking Cessation, Family Planning, and more. 

Classes are taught by Beverly Phelps, an African-American educator with over 22 years of experience as a family support worker. Beverly is a longtime resident of the Newtown Community and is recognized as the first African-American Childbirth Educator in Sarasota County.

Participants in the Save My Life Program are encouraged to make healthier life choices in order to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. Participants are given helpful incentives for class participation, such as safe-sleep bassinets, cribs, car seats, and other baby items.

If you are interested in learning more about the Save My Life Program,

 or would like a schedule of classes, please contact:

Beverly Phelps, Program Coordinator

941-373-7070 Ext. 306

beverly.phelps@healthystartsarasota.org

If you are interested in sponsoring the Save My Life Program, or would like to donate incentive items, please contact:

Tiffany Prater, Education Coordinator

941-373-7070 Ext. 307

tiffany.prater@healthystartsarasota.org