Maternal Infant Health Program

Our Maternal Infant Health Program offers personalized care to families during pregnancy, after delivery and through their infant’s first 18 months of life. Our team of, nurses, care managers, lactation counselors, nutrition experts and community health workers listen to families’ needs and desires and connects them with information and resources to help them meet those needs. We pride ourselves in having supported over 3,000 families for the past 20 years. We bring lived experience and a nonjudgemental lens with us each time we meet with our families.

We are privileged in supporting our families to:

Learn about healthcare during pregnancy and infancy.
Learn about the importance of good nutrition during pregnancy.
Learn about warning signs and symptoms during and after pregnancy and how to take action when they occur.
Learn about the impact of stress and depression during and after pregnancy.
Make an informed decision about what to feed their infant.
Be successful in their breastfeeding goals.
Learn how their baby grows through the different stages of development and to connect families to support if development is not on track.

Learn about the impact of stress and depression during and after pregnancy and connect families to support when needed

Learn about infant feeding recommendations, tips and tricks

Find community resources for housing, transportation, food, emotional well-being, and pregnancy and baby supplies

Build self-confidence and personal strength

Eligibility

Available to pregnant individuals and families with infants under 18 months of age who:

A resident of Kent or Montcalm County and
Have or plan to have Medicaid insurance

All services are free as they are a covered benefit of Medicaid insurance.

More information

Don't live in Kent or Montcalm County? Visit the State of Michigan’s Maternal Infant Health Program website to learn more and to find a program in your county.

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What inspires you most about the moms you work with?

A few team members answer the question, "What inspires you most about the moms you work with?"

Marva J., Community Health Worker

“They are very resilient, resourceful, and sacrifice so much of themselves to see their family succeed. They make it an obligation to be the best parent they can be for their children. I enjoy visiting with families to see their growth, self-sacrifice, determination and courage – it inspires me to continue supporting our moms.”

Kim W., RN, Care Manager

“Resiliency. Many of the moms I work with have had some sort of an adverse childhood experience, but they are motivated and want to do better for themselves and their children. Knowing that, my role as their care manager gives me an opportunity to mentor, encourage, educate, validate, and build resiliency in their lives.”

Dara O., Care Manager

"Their perseverance and love for their children. I'm always amazed at how clients despite having undergone childhood trauma, lack of resources, or lack of a social support system continue to have the will to keep fighting for their children and truly love their children.”

Jessica D, Dietitian & Breastfeeding Counselor

"Many of the women I work with have experienced hardship, but raise up from their challenges to love and nurture their children, and also importantly, raise up to believe in themselves. As a mom of 3 myself, I love connecting with the women and families I work with by exchanging stories, advocating for their health, and reminding them how amazing they are. Parenthood comes with many challenges and I am honored that my clients let me be a part of their journey for a healthy pregnancy and baby."