Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Coordinator is dedicated to building a healthier community by promoting the health and well-being of women before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as the health and development of infants and children. By connecting families with vital resources and programs, they are able to support healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and thriving children.
Through the Monroe County Health Department, the MCH Coordinator offers services, information, and assistance with resources that aim to create a supportive environment and improve maternal and child health outcomes, such as:
- Prenatal and postpartum care resources
- Nutrition education and support
- Safe sleep education and crib distribution
- Car seat safety inspections
- Maternal tobacco cessation program
The Maternal and Child Health office is located at 119 W. 7th St. on the main level. If you are a community member seeking assistance with services and resources, contact our MCH coordinator at (812) 349-2075.
Quit for 2
Are you pregnant and currently smoking or vaping? Quitting tobacco/nicotine is the best thing you can do for the health of you and your baby.
Quit for 2 was created to reduce the burden of tobacco use among pregnant women in Monroe County and surrounding areas. Women who quit smoking/vaping before or during pregnancy are less likely to have premature and low-birth weight babies. Due to the negative impacts of second and thirdhand smoke, it is best for moms to maintain smoking cessation after delivery.
Our program offers individualized support through one-on-one health education and counseling. Participants will attend monthly prenatal and postpartum sessions tailored to their needs. Partners that smoke or vape may enroll in the program as well. You have the power to make a difference on your whole family unit and stop the generational cycle of tobacco/nicotine dependence.
Pregnancy is such a unique time where you have the motivation to not only quit for you, but to quit for two. Why not start your quit journey today?
Ready to enroll or need more info?
Additional Resources:
- Pregnancy & Motherhood | Smokefree Women
- Smoking, Pregnancy, and Babies | Overviews of Diseases/Conditions | Tips From Former Smokers | CDC
- Smoking during pregnancy | March of Dimes
Links:
Quit for 2: Maternal Tobacco Cessation Referral Form
Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program: For Pregnant Women
Maternal and Infant Health: An Overview | Maternal Infant Health | CDC
- Lactation counseling appointments available Monday’s 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Please call 812-349-2075
- MCH is a Milk Express location. Information can be found here: Milk Express- The Milk Bank
Want to quit smoking?
The Health Department now has a certified Tobacco Educator who is available to provide tobacco cessation counseling and referrals for nicotine replacement therapy. Please call for more information: 812-349-2150.