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Pregnancy

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As COVID-19 continues to impact us locally, we will be closing all Public Health Madison & Dane County offices to the public effective Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Although this decision was not arrived at easily, it is a decision that we needed to make. We are prioritizing preserving the health and safety of our staff and clients while continuing to maintain our ability to provide essential services, including our response to COVID-19.

We will continue providing services through alternate avenues, detailed below, but at this time we are reducing our direct contact with the public.
 

Perinatal Care Coordination (PNCC) & Nurse Famility Partnership (NFP). Specifically:

  • NFP client visits will occur via phone and telehealth options.
  • PNCC will continue to provide support to clients via telehealth options.



In addition to Women, Infants & Children (WIC), we offer two free programs for people who are pregnant living in Dane County that give support and information needed to have a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby. You do not need to be a legal resident.

These programs provide:

  • Personal support to set goals and reach them.
  • Help getting health care.
  • Information on topics like: eating habits, preparing for childbirth and parenting, safe sleep, child development, staying active, breastfeeding, and more.
  • Help finding community services.

If you are eligible to receive one of our perinatal programs, you will also have access to all options counseling if you are considering abortion or adoption.

Nurse Family Partnership Program

  • Pregnant with your first child and have had no previous live birth?
  • You must enroll before the end of 28 weeks in your pregnancy.
  • You are income eligible if you qualify for other programs such as:
    • WIC
    • FoodShare
    • Medicaid
    • Wisconsin Works Program (W-2)
  • Nurses work with families until the baby is 2 years old.

Prenatal Care Coordination Program

  • Enroll anytime during your pregnancy (the sooner the better!).
  • You are income eligible if you qualify for other programs such as:
    • WIC
    • FoodShare
    • Medicaid
    • Wisconsin Works Program (W-2)
  • You do not need to be in your first pregnancy.
  • Nurses work with families until the baby is 2 months old.

Apply

  • To apply for one of these programs, call (608) 266-4821.
  • If you have WIC, ask at your next appointment.
  • Service Providers: Complete the referral form to refer to one of these programs.

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