Birth Center

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The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, established by congress in 1962, conducts and supports research on topics related to the health of children, adults, families, and populations, including high-risk pregnancy.

The following brochures are for informational purposes only and were not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your physician with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.

Induction of Labor - English/Spanish

Induction of Labor - English/Vietnamese

Labor Precautions - English

Labor Precautions - Spanish

Labor Precautions - Vietnamese

Placenta Previa - English

Placenta Previa - Spanish

Placenta Previa - Vietnamese

Pre-term Labor - English/Spanish

Pre-term Labor - English/Vietnamese

Terbutaline - English

Terbutaline - Spanish

Terbutaline - Vietnamese​​​​​​


PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

Provides resources on how to obtain or correct a birth certificate.
https://publichealth.sccgov.org/services/birth-and-death-registration

MATERNAL, CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH

The Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program provides local women, children, and their families with access to comprehensive, quality healthcare services and focuses on prevention and early intervention strategies.

Services include:

TRAVEL CLINIC-IMMUNIZATIONS

The travel clinic offers the latest health information and vaccinations needed for travel outside the United States.

Travel immunizations are available for adults and children > 9 months of age. Travelers should start vaccinations 4-6 weeks before traveling.
https://publichealth.sccgov.org/public-health-pharmacy-travel-and-immunization-clinic

WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is a free nutrition program that helps pregnant women, women with infants, infants, and young children eat well, be active, and stay healthy.

WIC serves low income pregnant and breastfeeding women and parents raising infants or children under the age of 5 years. Foster parents, guardians & single fathers who have custody of their children can also get WIC.
https://publichealth.sccgov.org/services/women-infants-and-children-wic

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