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FAQs for Family & Friends
- What is the CenteringPregnancy® Curriculum?
- Group Prenatal Care, moms and their support team meet with a community health worker and a Certified Nurse Midwife for two-hour long sessions that replace traditional prenatal care appointments. These sessions occur throughout pregnancy and teach moms everything they need to know about pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Each session focuses on a different topic. WIN Read More
- Should I use cloth or disposable diapers?
- Cloth and disposable diapers each have their pros and cons. You may be trying to decide which type of diaper is best for your family. Below we have compiled the positives and negatives of each type. Keep reading to find out which type is best for you and your family’s needs! Disposable Diapers: Positives: Read More
- How can I support my loved one throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum?
- There are plenty of things that you can do to support your pregnant loved one whether you are a spouse, partner, family member or friend. Pregnant women need support during pregnancy and birth, and after baby arrives. Look below to get ideas for how you can support your pregnant loved one! Offering Support during Read More
- My baby is struggling to sleep. What can I do?
- It can be tricky to get your baby to sleep. Every baby has their own unique sleep schedule and routine. You might have one baby that sleeps through the night and another that wakes up every hour. When your baby does not sleep, it can start to wear you down. There is no perfect answer Read More
- How can I take care of myself after birth?
- Life after birth can be a very exciting time! You have welcomed your new baby into the world and are ready to start your journey as a family. As you enter this time of change, you will notice that your body and emotions are changing too. These changes can be scary and new, but there Read More
- What is Morning Sickness?
- Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that you may have during pregnancy. Morning sickness can occur at any time of day and it can last for more than just a few hours. For most women, morning sickness ends around 16-20 weeks (about 4 and a half months) in pregnancy. For some women it can last Read More
- What is a Certified Nurse Midwife?
- A certified nurse midwife (CNM) gives primary healthcare to women from youth to menopause. They often focus on family planning and gynecological health. This includes care before getting pregnant (conception), during pregnancy and birth, and after having a baby. A CNM can act as your medical provider throughout pregnancy and birth, and help you decide Read More
- What are Community Health Workers?
- Community health workers (CHWs) help connect healthcare providers and underserved communities, playing an important role in providing emotional support and resources for social and clinical needs. WIN Network: Detroit’s Community Health Workers help make our group prenatal care session more personalized. They provide one-on-one support to moms. Moms and their CHWs work together to make Read More
- Do You Have Medicaid or CHIP? Get Ready to Renew Your Coverage
- If you have Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), your state will soon review your information to decide if you or other family members still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. These “qualification reviews” temporarily stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are starting again. What can I do to prepare for the renewal process? Update Read More