Pregnancy Care Management
Pregnancy Care Management is a statewide program in N.C. promoting healthy mothers
and healthy babies. This program provides care management services for high risk
women during pregnancy and for two months after delivery by a social worker or nurse.
You may be high risk if you:
- Have ever had a premature baby (baby born before 37 weeks).
- Are pregnant with twins, triplets, etc.
- Have diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV, sickle cell, asthma, seizure disorder,
mental illness, or other conditions which can affect your pregnancy.
- Are in an unsafe living environment (homeless, unstable housing, family violence,
sexual abuse, community violence).
- Use drugs or alcohol while you are pregnant.
- Smoke or use tobacco products while you are pregnant.
How will I know if I am high risk?
When you have your first visit with your prenatal care provider, he/she will help
decide if you have any risk factors. If you have any risk factors, you will be referred
to a pregnancy care manager.
What will a pregnancy care manager do for me?
- Help you identify your needs and make a plan to address them.
- Work closely with you and your doctor to understand your needs.
- Help arrange transportation to medical appointments, if needed.
- Help you manage any medicines that you might have.
- Work hand in hand with you to help you have a healthy baby.
Childbirth (Lamaze) Classes
A fun, interactive class that teaches techniques to reduce child birthing fears
and stress. The classes are taught by ASPO Lamaze Certified Instructors and are
open to all pregnant women. There are four classes in a series, held on Tuesdays
at Forsyth County Department of Public Health from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Each class is
$19.00 or $76.00 for the 4-class series. For Medicaid eligible clients, the fees will be billed directly
to Medicaid. Prepare for a positive birth experience and contact Robin Macklin at
(336) 703-3243 or Ginny Nester, RN, MSN, LCCE at (336) 703-3305. View our class schedule.