Is There a Baby In Your Future???
Early prenatal care is very important for a healthy mom and baby.
The Cudahy Health Department offers confidential
pregnancy testing that can confirm a pregnancy as soon as a woman is one week late with her period.
The health department can provide a temporary BadgerCare+ card to income eligible women with healthcare referrals and pregnancy education.
If you think you might be pregnant:
· Start a multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid
· Start eating a balanced diet
· Stop smoking cigarettes
· Avoid exposure to second-hand smoke
· Stop using alcohol and beer
· Avoid ALL over the counter medications
Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) is a pregnancy education program for expectant
For a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby, call 769-2239 Ext 303 to schedule an appointment.
To enroll, visit the Cudahy Health Department, 5050 S. Lake Drive. For more information, call 414-769-2239 ext. 300.
Appointments are available by appointment on the first and third Monday of each month between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Who can apply for BadgerCare Plus?
- All children under 19 years old at all income levels who do not have access to health insurance.
- Pregnant women (up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is $52,800 for a family of three).
- Parents and caretakers at higher income levels (up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, which is $35,200 for a family of three).
- Young adults who are leaving foster care when they turn 18 (regardless of income).
- Parents with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level who have children in foster care.
Who can apply for FoodShare?
Individuals or families with an annual income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level ($14,079 for an individual, $23,803 for a family of three).
Pregnant and breastfeeding women are eligible for food and nutrition information through the WIC Program. The Health Department holds WIC clinics on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information call 769-2229.