Maternal (Prenatal) Health Services offers uninsured, pregnant women comprehensive prenatal care by family nurse practitioners, with referrals to local OB/GYN doctors as needed. Patients deliver at Carteret General Hospital by physicians of Carteret OB/GYN.
ServicesServices Provided:
- An initial complete physical exam
- Followup exams throughout the pregnancy
- Health Education
- Nutritional Services (see WIC)
- Assistance applying to Medicaid
After the baby’s birth, the following services are available:
- Postpartum visit
- Newborn home visit
- Immunizations
- Family planning
- Care Coordination for Children (CC4C)
For more information or to make an appointment, please contact the Health Department.