Pregnant or Planning
a Pregnancy?
Your health before and during pregnancy is important and can impact the health of your future baby.
Our community provides services to help you and your baby stay healthy.
Family Planning & Healthy Screenings
There are things you can do before and between pregnancies to increase the chances of having a healthy pregnancy.
Winning Start Winnebago can help with pregnancy spacing, pregnancy testing, and health screenings before pregnancy.
Doula Connection
Doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Adding a doula to your care team can improve maternal well-being.
Find out if doula services are available at no cost for your family.
Respectful Care Advocacy and One-on-One Nurse Visits
You have a right to respectful, safe, quality care. Winning Start Winnebago can hear your concerns and help with advocacy.
Some families will benefit from additional pregnancy care coordination which includes one-on-one care from a registered nurse that provides:
- Personalized prenatal health education
- Coordination with doctors and social service agencies
- Referrals to childbirth and parenting classes
- Health check-ins to ensure you and your baby are thriving
Reduce Health Risks
When planning for pregnancy or when pregnant, making healthy lifestyle changes can reduce your risk for health concerns.
- Quit smoking - Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) or get connected to learn about the risks and support options.
- Learn when immunizations are recommended to best protect the birthing parent and baby
- Take steps to make your home healthier
- Get child proofing tips to prevent injuries and accidents
- Learn how to prevent lead poisoning, especially if you live in home built before 1978
- Test your home for radon
- Prevent mold in your home
Nutritional Guidance
What you eat during pregnancy plays a vital role in your baby’s health.
Through Winning Start Winnebago, families can be connected to nutrition programs and experts who can provide:
- Guidance on a healthy pregnancy diet
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Access to food assistance programs, like WIC (Women’s, Infant, and Child Supplemental Nutrition program) for those who are eligible