Learn tips for a Healthy Pregnancy and Toddler Nutrition
•January 24, 2024•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
University of Illinois Extension
I want to share an article written by Illinois Extension Media Communications Coordinator Herbert Chavez about an upcoming opportunity starting in February called Nurturing Foundations. Herbert writes: The 1,000 days between a person’s pregnancy and their child’s second birthday offer a unique opportunity to build a healthier and more prosperous future, so knowing how to care for mother and baby during this period is vital. The University of Illinois Extension Integrated Health Disparities team, in collaboration with Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Avicenna, offers the Nurturing Foundations series, a free online program designed to promote children’s health at this vital stage in their lives, raise awareness of existing disparities in maternal health, and provide education on maternal health to address these issues.