DPH Maternity Services/Prenatal Program

Getting Prenatal Care

Beginning  prenatal care as soon as you find out you are pregnant is very important. Research has shown that women who start prenatal care early in their pregnancy tend to have fewer medical problems and deliver healthier babies than women who delay or do not continue prenatal care. One of the goals of the DPH Prenatal Program is to assist pregnant women with beginning prenatal care as early as possible and to continue prenatal care until delivery. A full-term pregnancy is about 40 weeks. It is ideal for the development of the baby for pregnancies to go to about 40 week, which is full-term.

Once you find out you are pregnant, make an appointment with a clinic, nurse-midwife or physician as soon as possible. You may contact your local health department to find out if you are eligible for assistance through the Prenatal Program and they can help you find a prenatal health care provider. Ask questions and be honest with your health care provider. You are not expected to know everything about pregnancy but you are expected to act responsibly and follow your health care provider’s advice. 

MCH Title V Maternity Prenatal Program Payment Request Form Guidance and Instructions

MCH Title V Maternity Prenatal Program Payment Request Form

Trina Miller RN, BSN
DPH Perinatal Nurse Consultant/Program Coordinator
(502) 564-2154 ext 4537
fax (502) 564-5766

Department for Public Health
Cabinet for Health and Family Services
275 East Main Street HS2WA
Frankfort, Kentucky 40621