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 prenatal and postpartum topics. Two versatile learning modalities of in person or virtual presentation are available for your convenience. We've gathered community experts in their fields to help us provide you with six, free to the participant classes that cover early pregnancy through care of the newborn. Classes are open to all Saline County residents and anyone who does not have access to a home county Becoming a Mom® program. If you are unsure if you have Becoming a Mom®  in your community, we would be happy to assist you in finding out.

How Our Incentive Program Works

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

• Complete 4 prenatal sessions to receive ONE Mega Pack of diapers and wipes.
• Complete 5 prenatal sessions,to receive ONE item of your choice from the 5-session incentive list.
• Complete 6 prenatal sessions, you can select ONE item from the 5 OR the 6-session incentive list.

*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.

You can enroll for the program by clicking on the "Register for a Class Today" icon at the bottom of this page under the Resources subheading.

For additional questions, concerns, or assistance, please contact Tricia at 785-826-6600 ext. 7334, text 785-819-6005, or email [email protected]