Pregnancy Resources

Health Department Programs and Resources

MIHP:

MIHP is a free benefit for Medicaid eligible pregnant women, caregivers and infants up to age 18 months. For more information, visit Health Department MIHP  or call MIHP at (810) 987-4903.

 

WIC:

WIC gives pregnant and postpartum women and children up to age 5 access to healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and community referrals. Families, including dads, grandparents, caregivers, and foster parents may enroll their eligible family members in WIC.

For more information, visit Health Department WIC or call WIC at (810) 987-8222.

Lead Testing:

Lead Testing Program provides education and simple capillary blood test (finger stick) for children 12 months and 24 months to 6 years old at-risk for lead poisoning.  For more information, visit Health Department Lead Testing Program or call (810) 987-5300 x. 1455.

Safe Sleep:

Safe Sleep Education provides free support and education related to infant safe sleep for parents, caregivers, community groups and family members.  For more information, visit Health Department Safe Sleep Education or call (810) 987-5300.

Helpful Resources:

Prental, Parenting, and Support Groups and Resources:

Pregnancy and Infant Health Education:

Expectant Parent Classes:

  • McLaren Port Huron Hospital 800-228-1484
  • Spero Pregnancy Center 810-985-4673 (classes are free)

Medicaid will cover the cost of expectant parent classes.

Adoption Resources:

Smoking Cessation and Reduction in Pregnancy Treatment Program:

To reduce or stop smoking for the health of the individual and infant, contact Michigan Tobacco visit: Michigan - Explore Our Programs And Resources.