PRENATAL OUTREACH AND SERVICES

According to the Minnesota Department of Health the percent of women receiving prenatal care that is inadequate or none: African American 10.3 and Asian 7.1 compared to 2.9 White.

There continues to be large disparities for women of color and White women receiving prenatal care in the state of Minnesota and in St. Paul and Ramsey County. Statewide, American Indian women continue to experience the greatest disparity. However, African Americans, Asians and Hispanics also receive inadequate or no prenatal care at higher rates than Whites.

OCHC has three CHWs who are also certified doulas who work with the clinic.s prenatal population and do tremendous outreach in the community. Some of the free programs they provide include:

Prenatal classes/Childbirth classes

Doula/birthing companion services

Breast feeding classes

Free pregnancy tests

Car seat classes

Dental screenings

Childcare referrals & WCC education

STI/HIV education

Rent & Housing Information

Food Shelf Referrals

Assistance in getting cribs, Pampers, clothing, medicine.

NEW! WIC clinic at OCHC's Midway site

CALL:
Char at (651) 290-9214
Cora at (651) 251-5953
Pa at (651) 290-9215