Introducing an invaluable resource available for expectant parents – Becoming a Mom® prenatal education. Provided by the Maternal Child Health staff at Saline County Health Department, this program is designed to impart evidence-based knowledge on a wide range of maternity and postnatal topics, encompassing prenatal care, pregnancy health, and other essential areas. Crucially, the classes are easily accessible to all participants, either in-person or virtually, and aimed at supporting you on your remarkable journey towards parenthood. The more you learn with each pregnancy, the better you will be able to care for yourself and your baby. The Maternal Child Health staff at the Saline County Health Department along with community presenters and guest facilitators, provide six at no cost to the participant, prenatal education group sessions to the Salina community as well as surrounding communities. Our evidenced based curriculum includes prenatal care, pregnancy health, signs and symptoms of preterm labor, infant feeding/breastfeeding basics, infant care (to include car seat safety and current safe sleep practices), and postpartum recovery to include perinatal mental health and family planning options. Afternoon and evening classes are available Monday-Thursday, the 3rd full week of every month, excluding our summer schedule. You can enroll for the program by filling out the short form on this site or contacting Tricia at 785-826-6600 ext. 7334, text 785-819-6005, or email frytr@salinecountyks.gov

How Our Incentive Program Works

*This is an incentive program based upon the number of sessions completed.

• If you attend 4 prenatal sessions you will receive ONE Mega Pack of diapers and wipes with class completion.
• If you attend 5 prenatal sessions, you can select ONE item of your choice in the 5-session category with class completion.
• If you attend 6 prenatal sessions, you can select ONE item from the 5 OR the 6-session category with class completion

*You will receive only ONE ITEM of choice in accordance with class attendance. A Maternal Child Health staff member will make arrangements with you for your incentive delivery.

About the Sessions

• Session 1 is all about prenatal care, what to expect at your prenatal visits along with healthy behaviors. We will also discuss some common discomforts you may experience during pregnancy. 
• Session 2 education discusses pregnancy health and how stress, certain foods, and many other behaviors can affect your pregnancy.
• Session 3 provides education regarding the signs and symptoms of preterm labor, the labor and delivery process, and why the last weeks of pregnancy count.
• Session 4 is our infant feeding education to include bottle feeding and breastfeeding basics, what to expect and how to overcome potential problems that even the experienced breastfeeding mom may encounter.
• Session 5 education includes car seat safety, basic infant care, as well as extensive education about what you can do to provide safe sleep practices to help reduce the risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
• Session 6 provides information about postpartum recovery, family planning options, and the importance of your overall health between pregnancies.

Any additional questions, please contact Tricia at the Saline County Health Department 785-826-6600. ext. 7334.