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Mayor Bowser's Maternal & Infant Health Initiative

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Maternal Health

The District’s infant mortality rate remains higher than the national average. We continue to work on improving women’s health and increasing prenatal and perinatal care and nutrition to prevent infant mortality due to low birth weight and prematurity, the leading causes of infant death in DC.

Well-Woman Visit

Your annual well-woman visit is a time to make sure you have access to care and manage chronic conditions so that you can be at your healthiest self before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Healthy Start

Pave the way for a healthy start for your baby before and during pregnancy. DC Healthy Start supports women of childbearing age, pregnant women, and mothers and fathers in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8.

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Community of Hope DC

Find prenatal education and care from certified midwives throughout pregnancy and beyond.

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Mary's Center

Care and education through regular pregnancy check-ups, group care, and maternal mental health services help you stay healthy before, during, and after pregnancy.

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Mamatoto Village

Find classes and supports that can assist through every stage of childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting.

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SNAP/WIC

Take care of key pregnancy success factors such as maternal weight and health through supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education.

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What to Expect

Congratulations, and welcome to your pregnancy! From what to expect each week to how to prepare for labor and beyond, here’s the info you need.

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Educare DC Prenatal Program

Where expectant mothers come to be Healthy, Empowered, Mindful, and Informed! Receive comprehensive services through pregnancy, build a community with fellow expectant mothers, and have the opportunity to enroll your baby in high-quality early childhood learning.

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This project was supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0045, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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