Prenatal Services for AI / AN Women
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
Pregnancy can be a very exciting time. There is so much information and advice for expectant mothers. So, it can also be overwhelming. Chapa-De is here to help! The highly trained and caring staff at Chapa-De supports mothers through every step of their pregnancy and beyond. In addition, Chapa-De offers a range of prenatal care services designed for Native patients. Our team works hard to promote the health and wellness of mothers, babies, and families.
Prenatal Team at Chapa-De
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) patients can receive a wide range of services with our Prenatal team. All care is co-managed with family medicine providers and obstetricians. This allows us to provide a holistic approach to prenatal care. Our team includes:
- Family medicine doctors
- Nurse practitioners
- OB doctors
- A nurse case manager
- A certified childbirth educator
Prenatal Care at Chapa-De
Chapa-De has prenatal health services at both the Auburn and Grass Valley Health Centers. Regular checkups, as well as education and resources, are a key part of prenatal care. Checkups are held at least once a month with a primary care provider until the 34th week. After that, checkups are held weekly with an OB/GYN until birth.
Other services and care offered to AI/AN patients includes:
- In office Fetal Non-Stress Tests, blood work and ultrasounds
- Information on pregnancy, baby care and breastfeeding
- Childbirth education classes
- Help eating healthy foods during pregnancy
- Counseling on problems or family issues
- Postpartum care to assure that you recover well after the baby is born
- Newborn care to assure your baby a healthy start in life
- Future family planning and birth control options
Our team helps connect patients with other programs for even more services. We can give our patients referrals to community agencies that provide support in a variety of ways. We can also share information about accessing resources. This includes where to go for financial help, health insurance, food programs, and more.
To learn more about Prenatal Services at Chapa-De, click HERE.
Addiction/Substance Use Treatment
Chapa-De offers addiction and substance use treatments for expectant and new mothers. We can provide help with cutting down or quitting smoking, drinking, or using drugs. Patients with current or previous substance use disorders can benefit from these services. We offer non-judgmental and compassionate care for all patients. Promoting the health and wellbeing of expectant mothers and babies is our priority.
Learn more about Addiction/Substance Use Services HERE.
For more information, call our Auburn location at (530) 887-2800 or our Grass Valley location at (530) 477-8545 or visit us online at chapa-de.org.
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