Safe Food = Healthy Babies

A mother holding a small infant. — Photo: Pixabay.

To help meet the unique needs of expectant parents and infants under the age of one, Safe Food = Healthy Babies provides tools and resources that can help prevent illness caused from unsafe food handling.

To learn more, contact MSU Extension educator Ghaida Havern at batarse3@msu.edu.

Check back often for new articles and resources.

Using WIC Produce Connection benefits at farmers markets and roadside stands

Published on May 8, 2025
WIC Produce Connection provides fresh, local produce to Michigan WIC clients, while promoting Michigan-grown agriculture.
Pregnancy and workplace rights

Published on January 8, 2025
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2023, employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to their employees for performing their job duties during pregnancy.
Supporting lactating parents at a Michigan farmers market

Published on November 11, 2024
Mama’s Lexington Farmers' Market introduced a lactation tent to support families who attend the market.
Get to root causes: Address maternal and infant health outcomes through a health equity lens

Published on September 25, 2024
Understanding health equity can help address root causes of health disparities.
“It’s the right thing to do”: Comfort station for nursing parents at Michigan fair

Published on May 9, 2024
MSU Extension community nutrition instructor Carol Bublitz collaborates with community partners to create a designated private and clean space for nursing parents at St. Clair County 4-H and Youth Fair.

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Seguridad alimentaria durante el embarazo y el primer año del bebé

Published on June 20, 2023
Las mujeres embarazadas son una población de alto riesgo frente a las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos debido a los cambios en el sistema inmunitario de la madre.
سلامة الغذاء أثناء الحمل ومرحلة الرضاعة

Published on June 20, 2023
إن السيدات الحوامل من الأشخاص المعرضين بدرجة كبيرة لخطر الإصابة بالأمراض المنقولة بالأغذية بسبب التغيرات التي تطرأ على جهاز المناعة لدى الأم. يمكن أن تعبر مسببات الأمراض المشيمة وتصيب الجنين.
Food Safety During Pregnancy and Infancy (E3475)

Published on November 10, 2022
Recommendations to prevent foodborne illness during pregnancy and infancy

Homemade Baby Food - Avocado Puree

Published on May 25, 2023
Try this simple recipe for making homemade avocado puree baby food!
Homemade Baby Food - Pear Puree

Try this simple recipe for making homemade pear puree baby food!