PREGNANCY/POST-PARTUM & INFANT SUPPORT SERVICES
Whatcom County Health Department-Home and office visits, breast feeding support, nursing, registered dietician services and limited social work consults provided. Breast feeding class offered to women enrolled in WIC. First Steps Maternity Support Services and Infant Case Management provider. 676-6762
Child Birth Education/Bellingham Technical College- Classes for pregnant families beginning in the 6th month. Breast Feeding classes available. Low income families may apply for reduced fees. Parenting classes for reduced fees also available. 752-8350 or check out their web-site www.btc.edu.
Option Care- Home health visits and post-partum follow-up. Weekend coverage and lactation support. Walk-in Wednesday afternoons for infant weight checks open to anyone. 733-7799
Brigid Collins House-Safe babies/ Safe moms together. Service for pregnant and post-partum women with drug & alcohol issues. 734-4616
WIC- Women, Infant & Children-Nutrition program, nutrition counseling, food packages and food stamps for women with children through age 5. 1-800-322-2588 or www.ParentHelp123.org.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention-Services and resources to help with frustration, learning how to calm a crying baby. Pediatric Nurse Consultation through Children's Hospital- toll free (866) 987-2500 or parent trust family help line (800) 932-HOPE (4673).
Dental Care for Pregnant Women and Children - ABCD - preventative and restorative dental care for children up to their 6th birthday. 676-6762
Seamar Dental Clinic-Providing free or reduced fees for dental care with referral from your OB during pregnancy. Check with your doctor for more information.