Healthy Beginnings

Healthy Beginnings We offer WIC services, Prenatal Care Coordination, Dental Care, and Breastfeeding Support/Education WIC can help the whole family eat better.

Healthy Beginnings is a community service that provides much needed help to families with nutritional barriers. Through the WIC program, families will receive health screenings, nutrition education and healthy foods. To find out more about the Indiana WIC Program please visit: https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm. Healthy Babies assists pregnant moms in securing a proper physician, navigating the pu

blic assistance such as Medicaid, provides in-depth support and resources to those in difficult situations. The Robbins Dental Clinic provides dental services to families that do not have dental coverage or have coverage but meet the income requirements for sliding fee scale services. Our highly-trained staff will help your child ages 1 - 16 receive excellent dental care at affordable prices. Breastfeeding counseling is available to new moms that may need a little extra help in beginning the process. We provide Peer Counselors to help moms understand, not only, the importance of breastfeeding, but the how-to's as well. Pregnancy Testing is available for $5. To find out more information on the Indiana WIC Program please visit https://www.in.gov/isdh/19691.htm.

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Breastfeeding Week hosted by the Elkhart County Health Department, including t...
08/14/2026

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Breastfeeding Week hosted by the Elkhart County Health Department, including the Healthy Babies Prenatal Care Coordinators and WIC Breastfeeding Team, on August 6, 2026. The special community event included beautiful henna art, a Music Together Demonstration for the babies and a talk from a lactation guest speaker.

Here is an important opportunity to share your experiences, concerns, and ideas related to health and well-being in our ...
08/10/2026

Here is an important opportunity to share your experiences, concerns, and ideas related to health and well-being in our communities. You will receive a $10 stipend for attending.

August 11th, 4-5 at Mishawaka Public Library

August 12th, 9:30-10:30 at Tolson Center Elkhart

August 27th, 6-7 at La Casa de Amistad

Conducted in Spanish

08/06/2026

Come and help celebrate World Breastfeeding Week today until 1pm at the Elkhart Public Service Building!

-Photo Booth
-Raffles & $10 Gas Cards
-Food & Drinks

Calling all pregnant and breastfeeding moms!

🌎🤱❤️🤱

Holy guacamole!🥑 Avocados are the July WIC-Approved Food of the Month, and July 31st is National Avocado Day! Avocados h...
07/31/2026

Holy guacamole!🥑 Avocados are the July WIC-Approved Food of the Month, and July 31st is National Avocado Day! Avocados have a ton of health benefits, like promoting strong cognitive function and improving heart health. 🩺
Try incorporating avocados in your family's meals this month! 🧑‍🍳Check out this list of fun family-friendly recipes: https://sarahscucinabella.com/2016/04/01/avocado-recipes/. 💚


¡Santo guacamole! 🥑 Los aguacates son el alimento aprobado por el WIC destacado este mes, y el 31 de julio es el Día Nacional del Aguacate. Además, tienen muchísimos beneficios para la salud, como favorecer una buena función cognitiva y contribuir a la salud del corazón. 🩺
Incorpore aguacates a las comidas de su familia este mes. 🧑‍🍳Consulte esta lista de recetas divertidas para disfrutar en familia: https://sarahscucinabella.com/2016/04/01/avocado-recipes/. 💚

Did you know that about 6.9 million Americans use WIC each month? 💭From pregnancy through those early days and beyond, h...
07/30/2026

Did you know that about 6.9 million Americans use WIC each month? 💭From pregnancy through those early days and beyond, having support really matters. Dads and partners also make a big difference in meeting breastfeeding goals and supporting baby’s development! 💗
Learn more about what to expect with breastfeeding and how dads can get involved with WIC: https://www.nwica.org/blog/dads-and-wic-strengthening-families-together


¿Sabía que alrededor de 6.9 millones de personas en Estados Unidos usan el WIC cada mes? 💭 Desde el embarazo hasta los primeros días del bebé y más allá, contar con apoyo puede marcar una gran diferencia. Los papás y las parejas también cumplen un papel muy importante para ayudar a alcanzar los objetivos relacionados con la lactancia y acompañar el desarrollo del bebé. 💗
Obtenga más información sobre qué esperar durante la lactancia y cómo los papás pueden involucrarse con el WIC: https://www.nwica.org/blog/dads-and-wic-strengthening-families-together

07/30/2026

We want to help our moms meet their breastfeeding goals and also make sure they get the help they need. Come and join us!

Did you know that you can access WIC benefits like healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support as soon...
07/28/2026

Did you know that you can access WIC benefits like healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support as soon as you know that you’re pregnant? 🤔
Here are 3 things you can do to prepare for breastfeeding before birth:
💬 Talk with your doctor about breastfeeding and ask if you have any health conditions that could make it more difficult.
🤱 Meet with a lactation consultant. WIC offers lactation support with experts like IBCLCs and peer support with breastfeeding peer counselors.
💗Get a breast pump or breastfeeding supplies. WIC can help provide you with supplies or support you with getting supplies through your health insurance provider.
Learn more ways that you can prepare for breastfeeding while pregnant: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/how-to-prepare-for-breastfeeding-in-the-month-before-birth


¿Sabía que puede acceder a beneficios del WIC, como alimentos nutritivos, educación nutricional y apoyo para la lactancia, tan pronto como se entera de que está embarazada? 🤔
Estas son 3 cosas que puede hacer para prepararse para la lactancia antes del nacimiento:
💬 Hable con su médico sobre la lactancia y pregúntele si tiene algún problema de salud que podría dificultarla.
🤱 Reúnase con una consultora de lactancia. El WIC ofrece apoyo para la lactancia con expertas, como consultoras de lactancia certificadas por la junta internacional (IBCLC), y apoyo de pares con compañeras consejeras capacitadas en lactancia.
💗 Consiga un extractor de leche o artículos para la lactancia. El WIC puede ayudarle a obtener estos artículos o brindarle apoyo para solicitarlos a través de su seguro médico.
Obtenga más información sobre cómo prepararse para la lactancia durante el embarazo: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/how-to-prepare-for-breastfeeding-in-the-month-before-birth

New BABE Store schedule. The Goshen Store hours are from 3pm -6pm.
07/23/2026

New BABE Store schedule. The Goshen Store hours are from 3pm -6pm.

07/14/2026

Address

1400 Hudson Street
Elkhart, IN
46516

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+15745220104

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