Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program
The Maternal Child Health Programs goal is to improve health outcomes for women, children, and infants.
The Maternal Child Health program provides educational support for families during pregnancy, after delivery, and while breastfeeding. A registered nurse can provide free in home visits that will provide educational information and support to pregnant women and their families throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
A certified lactation counselor (CLC) can provide free in home visits to support breastfeeding mothers and their babies. During these visits, the CLC can help you with understanding the benefits of breastfeeding, pumping, and physical support, such as helping with positioning the baby, latching, and care of your breasts. The CLC can also provide education on how to continue breastfeeding successfully once you return to work. Additional resources for breastfeeding can be found on our breastfeeding page.
The Maternal Child Health Program is coordinated by:
Susan Sheets, RN
(315) 946-5749
Family Planning
NYS Family Planning Benefit Program
Finger Lakes Community Health Family Planning
Planned Parenthood of Central and Western NY
Survivor Advocacy Center of the Finger Lakes (24/7 Crisis Hotline: 800-456-1172)
Infant Supplies
Wayne County Public Health Child Safety Program – Car seats
NYS Women, Infants, Children (WIC) Program
Society for the Protection and Care of Children (SPCC)
Newark WIC Office
513 W. Union Street
Newark, NY 14513
Tel: 585-394-9240
Fax: (315) 573-7158
Maternal Depression
March of Dimes – Postpartum depression: What you need to know
Postpartum Resource Center of New York
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (text or call – 1-833-TLC-MAMA)
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (text or call 988)
Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in more information about this topic, such as educational materials, presentations, and resources.
