Supported Pregnancy, Healthy Baby

At one of our community outreach events I met a mother in her first trimester who was pregnant with her fourth child. She complained of migraines and muscle aches and told me she had suffered multiple miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies. When she told me that three of her children were born premature I was concerned about the safety of her pregnancy. I was able to enroll her in our Maternal and Infant Community Health (MICH) program and we discussed her fears around seeking medical attention. We talked about the importance of getting medical care to address the health problems she was facing and she agreed to see a provider. With the help of her physician she was able to address underlying health problems and give birth to a healthy baby at full term. When she was ready to begin breastfeeding I was able to provide her with the information she needed to produce more breastmilk and get her baby to latch. Having someone who can provide you with information and support during your pregnancy can help you feel less alone in the process and can help you carry out a healthy pregnancy.