In order to have the best possible outcome for mother and child, early prenatal care is essential. Even before a woman conceives, she can be given folic acid, checked for immunity to rubella and blood type, as well as advised about smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating a healthy diet. Once a woman is pregnant, prenatal visits to a healthcare provider will include examinations to determine the health of the mother and developing fetus.

• Consider a preconception visit with your doctor before you get pregnant.
• Start taking folic acid before conception.
• Get early prenatal care.
• Eat a well balanced diet.
• With your doctor's approval, get regular exercise.
• Limit caffeine.
• Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and street drugs.

Medicaid Enrollment for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women, without health insurance, can contact our office for help enrolling in Medicaid. For more information about this free service, call (231) 724-4531.

Healthcare Centers for the Uninsured

There are two health centers in Muskegon County that provide care for residents without health insurance. Patients pay what they can afford, based on their income.

Hackley Community Care Center

2700 Baker Street

Muskegon Heights, MI 49444

Medical Services: (231) 737-1335

    

Muskegon Family Care Center

2201 S. Getty Street

Muskegon, MI 49444
Medical Services: (231) 739-9315

Maternal Infant Health Program: (231) 737-1760

    

Muskegon Family Care Center

1700 Oak Avenue, Suite 400

Muskegon, MI 49442

Medical Services: (231) 777-2093

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program

The WIC program provides a combination of nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, referrals to service agencies and health care, and free healthy foods like formula, milk, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter, eggs and tuna. WIC serves moderate to low income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five. To learn more about WIC, click here, or call (231) 724-1281.

Pregnancy Testing & Family Planning Services

Family planning services, including pregnancy testing, are available through Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan (PPWNM). PPWNM leases space at the public health department. If you are in need of a pregnancy test or birth control, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, one of the above healthcare centers, or PPWNM which can be reached by calling (231) 724-4415.

Other Information

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