Ready Set Baby is designed for pregnant women, parents and caregivers of children birth to one year of age. In this education program, participants learn the basics and benefits of breastfeeding. In Halifax County, these classes are offered in-person and/or virtually.  Ready Set Baby classes are taught by Health Education and WIC (lactation consultant/lactation training student) and are offered weekly/monthly/quarterly without cost to the participants.

Ready Set Baby is made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through a collaboration of Connecticut State Department of Public Health and Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute.

Ready Set Baby is a breastfeeding education program designed for pregnant mothers and family support. Reaching over 100 participants this year, participants receive items to help aid in the beginning of their breastfeeding journey in the home.