Pregnancy Care Program
The Pregnancy Care Program provides expecting moms with a Pregnancy Care nurse at no cost to answer your questions and offer advice and support during your pregnancy. Moms of all income levels qualify, and you can begin meeting with a nurse as soon as you know you're pregnant. In addition to providing ongoing support, your nurse can help connect you to prenatal care, education, and valuable community resources.
Free Support for Expecting Moms
- Receive a pregnancy risk assessment.
- Meet with your nurse monthly for education and support during pregnancy and after childbirth.
- Call your Pregnancy Care nurse with questions.
- Learn tips for breastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleep, and other practices for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
- Get referrals to community resources.
Sign Up!
Call, email, or visit your local community health office to get connected with a Pregnancy Care nurse. Click "Sign Up" to find the location nearest you.
Key components of the Pregnancy Care Program:
The program offers helpful information and resources to guide expectant parents through each stage of pregnancy. It focuses on the importance of prenatal care, healthy lifestyle choices, and the development of a strong support network.
The Pregnancy Care Program promotes infant health and focuses on reducing the risk of infant mortality. The program provides guidance on safe sleep practices, immunizations, breastfeeding support, depression screenings, nutrition, and early detection of developmental delays or health issues.
Recognizing the critical importance of early childhood development, the Pregnancy Care Program offers resources and tools to help parents nurture their child's cognitive, social, and emotional growth. It provides information on age-appropriate milestones, early intervention services, and access to early childhood education programs.
Mothers and the father/partner can enhance their parenting skills and knowledge with connections to workshops, support groups, parenting classes, and access to professional guidance from healthcare experts.
The Pregnancy Care Program actively works with community organizations, healthcare providers, and stakeholders to create a comprehensive support network for families, ensuring a unified and effective approach to maternal and child health.
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