MOTHERS TO BE

 

NORTH LITTLE ROCK HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2800 Willow St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114

(501) 791-8551

E-mail: penny.davis@arkansas.gov

http://www.northlr.org/departments/health-department.asp 

Here's a list of prenatal services you can receive there for free!

Family planning

Pregnancy Testing

Initial papsmear & prenatal exam

Bloodwork

Urine testing

Listen to baby's heartbeat

Glucose testing/diabetes screening

RhoGam shot if blood type negative

Group B strep testing

Referral for ultrasound

Literature on pregnancy and proper diet

Prenatal vitamins, heartburn medication, and information for breastfeeding

Home birth kit with vitamin K injection, antibiotic ointment for baby's eyes, and other supplies

MIDWIVES INFORMATION: 

Midwives are an excellent alternative to traditional prenatal care by an OBGYN.  They are licensed by the state health department and offer very personalized and nurturing care to pregnant women and their families.  Midwives also provide an opportunity to receive this care without requiring insurance coverage or enormous expenses.  Home birth and an entire 10 months of prenatal care with a midwife can cost as little as $2600!  Moms that are choosing prenatal care with midwives are taking charge of their birth experience and taking action to move the natural process of birth out of hospitals where costly medical interventions are causing the c-section rate to skyrocket in the U.S.  If you are thinking about choosing home birth and a midwife, here are some very helpful websites and other resources to assist you in this important life decision.

http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/  (Book & Excellent Documentary!)

http://www.inamay.com/ 

http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nvsr/nvsr58/nvsr58_11.pdf

http://www.birthingfromwithin.com/

http://www.betterbirthamerica.com/

http://www.littlerockmidwives.com/ - Birth Works

http://armidwife.com/- Deb Phillips