Maternal Child Health
At WIHCC Maternal Child Health, we provide quality prenatal care and comprehensive education to patients throughout the prenatal period along with support for women about their pregnancy and the opportunity for women to be active in their care. Our overall goal is to help women feel a greater sense of empowerment, confidence in themselves and the ability to care for their new baby and their family.
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MCH provides the following to our patients.
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In response to COVID-19, we will be providing educational links to help assist you as you adapt to this ever-changing environment, all Prenatal Education classes is no longer available
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To ensure the health and safety of our staff, and to help lessen further spread of COVID-19, Winslow Indian Health Care Center has implemented the practice of social distancing and staff have shifted to working remotely. During this unprecedented time, we remain vigilant in being a resource for expectant parents and families. Please do not hesitate to contact the Maternal Child Health Department at (928) 289-6265.
We are asking patients to limit their guest to ONE adult or if you could come alone to your appointment and wear your mask!
We are asking patients to limit their guest to ONE adult or if you could come alone to your appointment and wear your mask!
Testimonials
I enjoyed learning from the videos, the pregnancy handbook and one on one teaching about the benefits of breastfeeding; Along with all the pamphlets available to me. This is my first baby and I was determined to educate myself about the stages of pregnancy and the care of my newborn. It’s important to develop confidence and to be ready for the arrival of a new baby.” |
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Breastfeeding Benefits
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Breastfeeding is best for your baby, and it's good for your health, too. It's the perfect baby food and contains immunity boosting antibodies and healthy enzymes. Some benefits to breastfeeding are, protects against allergies and eczema, less upset of stomach, diarrhea, contipation over formula, lessens the risk of SIDS and most importantly brings baby close to you. But it's not always easy, at WIHCC we can help you overcome those hurdles and become successful at breastfeeding. For Breastfeeding services stop by Room 215 on the second floor in the old main clinic building or call Noreen Barton for appointment.
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month in August
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For more information click or tap on the link WABA World Breastfeeding Week 2020 website and you will be redirected.
Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with Safe Infant Sleep Resources by National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NIH.
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Prenatal Education Classes
Please be advised, due to the COVID – 19 Outbreak, WIHCC Maternal Child Health will Cancel all remaining Prenatal Classes until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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As you are waiting for you new baby to arrive, get the most out of your health care visits, learn as much as possible about your pregnancy and life with your new baby. Come and join us every Thursday for prenatal classes and learn Traditional and Cultural enrichment for expecting parents, Breastfeeding your newborn, Stages of Labor and Breast is Best. For class schedules download here.
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Online Workshop
Arizona's Children Association is pleased to announce another round of parenting workshops to be offered, online, starting the first week of June. There are the option for 3 different workshop times for participants to choose from. This workshop includes 4 weekly 90 minute sessions. The First Five Years’ curriculum will focus on parenting children birth through 5 years. This workshop is open to all caregivers. Participants will be able to access the online version of the parenting workbook and all participants will receive incentives, by mail, at the end of the workshop. Download flyer here.
Information From the CDC about Covid-19
If you have possible or confirmed COVID-19: 10 things you can do to manage your COVID-19 symptoms at home
Other Resources
Learn how to protect yourself & your pregnancy during the corona virus pandemic.
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Stanford Medicine: Getting Started with Breastfeeding National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NIH Breastfeed Your Baby to Reduce the Risk of SIDS (Videos/Handout) |
Giving young children a foundation for success by reading aloud together.
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BreastFeeding: GOING BACK TO WORK
Other Websites resources
WIHCC Resources
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* You will be redirected to another website
Prenatal Staff
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Dave Ferguson, M.D
MCH Director Mardi Sanchez, RN, BSN, CLC MCH Coordinator: (928) 289-6103 Lexine Nez, R.N. PED Case Manager: (928) 289-8148 |
Noreen Barton, CBC
MCH Program Tech: (928) 289-6265 MCH fax: (928) 289-8047 Breastfeeding Hotline Available 24/7: (928) 386-3439 Blessing Billie, LNA: (928) 289-6091 |
