Have a healthy pregnancy

• Work with your gynecological care provider to plan your pregnancy.
• Get early and regular prenatal care.
• Don't smoke, drink alcohol, or use street drugs while pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you need assistance in finding free or low cost services check with these programs:

Nurse Family Partnership
This is a national program, working here in NYC to help women receive prenatal care who may not be able to afford to pay for services. 
Call 311 and ask about the Nurse Family Partnership or visit
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ms/ms-nfp.shtml

For a free brochure:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/ms/ms-nfp-bro.pdf

Prenatal Care Assistance Program
Some women in NY are eligible for free services through the Prenatal Care Assistance Program.
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/pcap/index.htm

To get more information or for a referral to a pregnancy care provider please call the New York State Growing Up Healthy Hotline:
1 (800) 522-5006
any time day or night including weekends. Your call is completely confidential. Please call now!

Women’s Healthline

Call 311 and ask for the Women’s Healthline to learn more about getting medical care during your pregnancy.

Office of Citywide Health Insurance Access (OCHA)
This program can help you determine if you can receive free or low cost health insurance. 
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hia/html/home/home.shtml

To learn more about prenatal care generally:

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ms/wh16.shtml

Healthy Mothers, Health Babies

This site provides a list of ways to take care of yourself and your baby before, during, and after pregnancy.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ms/ms-healthy01.html