Maternal and Infant Health Programs
Maternal and Infant Health Programs offer caring support, helpful resources, and education to promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and the well-being of babies and families across Prince George's County.
Requirements
- Women residing in Prince George's County of childbearing age who are pregnant or desire to be pregnant in the next 12-18months.
- Women who have an infant under 24 months of age
- Women who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.
- Any resident who is involved with the care of a new infant: ie..grandparents, childcare providers, family members.
Programs & Services
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Healthy Beginnings Program
The Healthy Beginnings Program helps families have healthy pregnancies and gives infants and young children a healthy start. Families receive personalized support, education, and referrals to meet their health and well-being needs.
Healthy Beginnings supports expectant parents and families with young children through phone and home-visiting services. Families receive health education, self-care support, and help connecting to community resources.
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Safe Sleep Campaign
Safe Sleep training for organizations, childcare centers, or community groups that interact with pregnant women, mothers with infants <1yr of age, or care for infants under 1 year of age.
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Community Action Team
The Prince George’s County Community Action Team (CAT) brings together community leaders, health and human services providers, and advocacy groups to develop strategies to address infant mortality trends.