Pregnancy & Child Health Programs

PH Referral Form
PH Referral Form Spanish (En español)

Waukesha County offers free programs to help families with young children and pregnant women. Nurses visit homes to give health information and checkups for kids. They can also connect families to local services. Pregnant women get support and advice on nutrition, baby care, and breastfeeding. For help regarding any of our programs or services, call 262-896-8430.

How to get started:

Step 1:

Enroll in our Healthy Pregnancy, Child Health or Breastfeeding programs by filling out the referral form above and send to our email OR, call us to get started at 262-896-8430.

Step 2:

A Waukesha County Public Health nurse will call you to schedule the first visit with you and your family, and answer any questions you have about the program.

Step 3: 

Meet with your public health nurse to start working together to make sure your family is on track to a healthy lifestyle while staying connected to community resources.  

The Healthy Pregnancy Program is a home visiting program for expecting parents and women to help gain access to medical, social, educational, and other services during their pregnancy. Waukesha County Public Health offers this program at no cost to families who live in Waukesha County.

Through a series of appointments with a registered nurse, you will receive information on:

  • Blood Pressure, weight measurements, and newborn checks
  • Coordinate services along with physician’s care.
  • Offer nutritional information and education on pregnancy topics of interest.
  • Personalized visits to fit your family's needs
  • Community resources including:
    • Healthcare providers
    • Dental Care
    • WIC
    • Counseling
    • Transportation
    • Food Access
    • Discomforts of pregnancy
    • Preterm labor
    • Labor and delivery
    • Taking care of your newborn
    • Breastfeeding
    • Emotional wellbeing
    • Parenting and additional information as needed

The Child Health and Parenting program is a home visiting program for families with babies or young children. A nurse will work with families to provide information on your child’s health and development. Waukesha County Public Health offers this program at no cost to families who live in Waukesha County.

Through a series of appointments with a registered nurse, you will receive information on:

  • Health and development screenings
  • Height and weigh measurements
  • Personalized visits for your family needs
  • Community resources including:
    • Healthcare providers
    • Dental Care
    • WIC
    • Counseling
    • Transportation
    • Food Access
    • Early intervention programs
    • Parenting and additional information as needed

The Breastfeeding Support Program is a home visiting program where a nurse can provide breastfeeding assistance and resources within your home or other preferred location. Waukesha County Public Health offers this program at no cost to families who live in Waukesha County.

Through a series of appointments with a registered nurse, you will receive information on:

  • Lactation support within the home or telephone consultation as needed.
  • Blood Pressure, weight measurements, and newborn checks as requested.
  • Offer lactation information and resources on breast/chestfeeding topics of interest.
  • Personalized visits to fit your family's needs
  • Community resources including:
    • Healthcare providers
    • Dental Care
    • WIC
    • Counseling
    • Transportation
    • Food Access
    • Early intervention programs
    • Parenting and additional information as needed

The coalitions mission is to encourage collaboration among advocates and agencies servicing families providing breast milk to their children. We strive to provide a unified message in protecting, promoting, and supporting families within Waukesha County and surrounding areas.

 

 

 

Phone Apps that Help (Community Connection on the Go)

Coffective - offers education, support and videos for pregnant or breastfeeding families. 

Count the Kicks - Monitor your baby's well-being in the third trimester in addition to regular prenatal visits. 

Period of PURPLE Crying - These videos educate on baby's developmental milestones that may cause crying in babies & track your baby's development.

CDC Milestone Tracker - Track your child's development by looking for important milestones. 

 

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Child Health Brochure- English

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Child Health -Spanish (En español)