BETTER BIRTH OUTCOMES - COMPREHENSIVE (BBO-C) | MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
1221 East Condit Street, Decatur, IL 62521
Open to birthing persons and infants less than 6 months of age with risk factors which may include:
- Income eligibility
- Diseases that affect pregnancy or infants
- Homelessness or in unstable housing
- Teen or over 45 years old
- Previous pre-term delivery or low birth weight
- Mental health issues
- Previously incarcerated or under house arrest
- DCFS involvement in the past year
- Victim of domestic violence
- Substance abuse during pregnancy
- Complex medical issues
Varies by service
Mon 8 am - 4 pm
Tue 8 am - 4 pm
Wed 8 am - 4 pm
Thu 8 am - 4 pm
Fri 8 am - 4 pm
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Macon County, Illinois
Description
Provides one-on-one support throughout pregnancy.
Offers personalized support for a healthy pregnancy, full term delivery, and postpartum care through the baby's first 6 months.
Navigators (who are nurses and social workers) can also connect clients with community resources and help find medical care.
Those who qualify for the program may receive:
- Personalized prenatal and postpartum education.
- Community referrals and links to services.
- Services provided free of charge.
Providing organization
MACON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Provides public health services to the Macon County communities.