Maternal & Child Health (MCH) is about assessing, monitoring, and improving the health and well-being of mothers, infants, and children by ensuring and strengthening access to comprehensive healthcare. MCH services are community-based, family-centered, and culturally appropriate.
Wyoming Hand in Hand is a free, voluntary home visiting program available to all Natrona County mothers/families. This program provides visits by a registered nurse during pregnancy and throughout the first two years of the child’s life. They can assess and answer questions related to pregnancy, delivery, postpartum, newborn care, and breastfeeding. Wyoming Hand in Hand improves birth outcomes, reduces rates of child abuse, strengthens families, enhances child health and development outcomes, and promotes family stability.
Breastfeeding mothers who get the support they need in the first four weeks of a new baby’s life are more likely to keep breastfeeding and meet their breastfeeding goals than mothers who do not receive support.
Preparing For Breastfeeding Classes
These classes give foundational knowledge to expectant mothers, such as understanding human lactation, infant hunger cues, infant positioning, and latch. Classes are on the first Tuesday of each month with varied meeting times based on community need. To inquire about upcoming class times or to register, call 307-577-9778.
*Preregistration is required for this class.
Private Lactation Counseling
A visit with a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) can occur at our office or in the comfort of your own home. Our CLCs can assess baby’s latch, troubleshoot breastmilk supply issues, offer pumping support, assist in setting and achieving breastfeeding goals, and answer any questions the breastfeeding mother may have.
Call 307-577-9778 to schedule a visit with one of our specially trained CLCs.
Women who are 28 weeks pregnant and currently covered on Wyoming Pregnancy Medicaid can have an electric breast pump delivered to their home through the Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Program.
Pregnant women who are currently covered on Wyoming Pregnancy Medicaid OR private insurance can order an electric breast pump to be covered by insurance.
Women who are 28 weeks pregnant and currently covered on Wyoming Pregnancy Medicaid can have an electric breast pump delivered to their home through the Healthy Babies, Happy Moms Program.
Pregnant women who are currently covered on Wyoming Pregnancy Medicaid OR private insurance can order an electric breast pump to be covered by insurance.
Resources
The State of Wyoming partners with Children’s Hospital Colorado to bring outpatient clinics to communities around the state. This service is provided to help reduce the time and cost of travel for Wyoming families. Genetics Clinics are held at Casper-Natrona County Health Department.
To request an appointment for the genetics clinic, contact Meg Callahan, Newborn Screening & Genetic Coordinator at 307-777-6297.