Perinatal Services
Modoc County Public Health to find out about the perinatal services.
Modoc County offers free confidential services for women who may be pregnant:
- Pregnancy testing/preconception counseling at Public Health is available by going to the front desk and asking for a nurse.
- You do not need to tell the front office staff why you are there. If a nurse is not available at that time, please ask to schedule a time to meet with a nurse.
- Education on healthy lifestyle choices before pregnancy
- Information on birth control options and plan B
- Referrals to local clinics for Family Pact services
- Free condoms
- Prescription for folic acid (cost is covered for those who have MediCal)
- Counseling and referrals for adoption and abortion services
Free confidential services for pregnant women:
- Home visits by a Public Health Nurse
- Education about how to keep yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy
- Videos and books about pregnancy, labor, delivery, and baby care
- Gas vouchers for out of county prenatal appointments for women who have MediCal
- First 5 New Parent Kits for women in their 3rd trimester
- Education on childbirth, postpartum care, and newborn care
Free confidential services for postpartum women
- Breastfeeding support in the home or at the office
- Weight and jaundice checks for baby
- Gas voucher for out of county postpartum medical appointment for women who have MediCal
- Education on postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn care
RECIPE: Healthy Baby
Serves: One Family
- Pregnancy planning
- Healthy lifestyle habits
- Early and continuous prenatal care
- Good nutrition
- Folic acid
- No alcohol, drugs, or tobacco
- Education about pregnancy, birthing and baby care
Mix together well—Bake with love and patience for 9 months
Healthy Moms = Healthy Babies
Additional Resources:
Before you get pregnant:
Every Woman California:http://www.everywomancalifornia.org/index.cfm
CDC Preconception Health Page:
http://www.cdc.gov/preconception/index.html
California Department of Public Health Preconception Page: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/Pages/
Topics/Preconception-Health.aspx
During Pregnancy:
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program:https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DMCAH/CPSP/Pages/default.aspx
ACOG:
https://www.acog.org/Patients
http://www.marchofdimes.com/index.aspx
CDC Pregnancy Page:
http://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/
My Plate for Pregnancy:
https://www.choosemyplate.gov/moms-pregnancy-breastfeeding
After Your Baby is Born:
California WIC:https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CFH/DWICSN/
Pages/Program-Landing1.aspx