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If you're having a baby, you may feel
committed, anxious, excited or scared. The
staff of the Maternity Support Services (MSS)
has been helping new families since 1989.
The MSS team will work with you to develop a
pregnancy plan, find needed resources, learn
about parenting, and become the best
prepared parent you can be.
Our goal is the same as yours....a healthy life
for you and your baby!
All pregnant women covered under Medicaid
are eligible.
The "First Steps" program services assist you
before, during and after you deliver your baby.
A who provides
teaching and answers questions related to
pregnancy, childbirth, infant development and
parenting issues. The nurse also assesses
and weighs newborns through convenient
home visits.
A provides one-to-one nutrition
counseling for pregnancy, postpartum and
infancy. The dietitian assists with meal
preparation tips and food budgeting ideas.
She can also offer breastfeeding education
and support.
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A acts as a confidential, caring
listener to help you sort through your questions
and help make the best choices for your family.
She can assist you in problem solving, reducing
stress, parenting and relationship issues. She
can also coordinate community resources for
transportation, child care, housing, legal issues
and baby items.
The enrolls you in
the "First Steps" program and explains services
provided by medical coupons She helps with
budget planning and teaches proper car seat
usage and in-home safety.
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