Mission: 
The mission of the Healthy Baby Campaign is to change risk behaviors of women related to weight management, proper nutrition and smoking cessation before, during and after pregnancy in order to reduce the number of low birthweight babies born in Colorado and to improve the health of Colorado families. 
Colorado has a high rate of low birth weight infants – 9 percent. 
In 2006 the state’s low birth weight rate was 9 percent.  Risk factors that can cause babies to be born at a low birthweight include smoking, poor nutrition and inappropriate weight gain.
(Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment, PRAMS 2006) 



Low birth weight babies are not just small babies! 
Babies born weighing 5 pounds, 8 ounces or less are considered low birthweight. Low birth weight babies have a higher risk for serious health problems, long-term disabilities and even death.


Additional Resources:

Family Health Line - (303) 692 -2229 or 1-800-688-7777

211 Phone Line - 2-1-1


The Women’s Health Section, and Grant Number 2 B04 MC 00337-07 from the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (Title V, Social Security Act), Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services supports the contents of this Web site. All information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.