The Maternal Infant Health Program is crucial in ensuring that mothers and infants in our community receive the care and support they deserve. Our home visiting services help build a strong foundation for the entire family, promoting maternal health, infant health, and family stability. By providing personalized care and education, MIHP helps families navigate the challenges of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.
MIHP is offered as a FREE benefit for pregnant women and infants with Medicaid Insurance. The program provides support services to women and caregivers so they have healthy pregnancies, good birth outcomes and healthy infants.
Services are FREE and provided in home at the convenience of the family.
Benefits of MIHP Participation
- Help you remove barriers to prenatal care.
- Answer questions about your pregnancy and baby’s 1st year.
- Answer questions about caring for yourself during pregnancy and your infant.
- Help you learn about fixing and eating healthy foods.
- Help with any health concerns that could affect your pregnancy.
- Support and help for any changes you decide to make to be healthier, such as quitting or cutting down on smoking, alcohol or substance use.
- Provide resources if you are concerned about abuse/violence in your relationships.
- Answer questions about birth spacing and family planning (birth control).
- Connect you to community resources including childbirth/parenting courses.
- Assist you with food and/or housing needs.
- Connect you to transportation resources.
- Be there to support you through your entire pregnancy and baby’s 1st year!
What Services Does MIHP Provide?
We offer a wide range of services aimed at supporting both maternal and infant health, including:
- Prenatal Care Assistance: We help ensure expectant mothers receive the appropriate prenatal care to monitor the health of both the mother and baby throughout pregnancy. This includes guidance on maintaining a healthy pregnancy and addressing any concerns as they arise.
- Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery Education: Our team provides education on all aspects of pregnancy, labor, and delivery. We prepare expectant mothers with the knowledge they need for a safe and informed birth experience, including tips on managing labor and understanding what to expect during delivery.
- Breastfeeding Support: We offer resources and guidance to support breastfeeding mothers. Our specialists assist with breastfeeding techniques, troubleshooting, and ensuring mothers have the tools they need to successfully nourish their babies.
- Parenting Skill Building: Our team provides practical parenting education and skill-building, helping parents develop the tools needed to raise healthy, happy children. From newborn care to toddler development, we cover a range of topics designed to equip parents with the confidence they need.
- Healthy Lifestyle Support: We assist mothers in making healthy lifestyle changes, including promoting healthy eating habits, encouraging physical activity, and supporting smoking cessation efforts. Additionally, we offer referrals for substance use treatment to ensure mothers and babies have the healthiest possible start.
- Housing and Social Support Services: MIHP connects families with resources to secure safe, stable housing and provides referrals to counseling services and additional community support. We understand that a secure living environment is essential for both maternal and infant well-being.
- Domestic Violence Assistance: We provide sensitive and confidential support to women facing domestic violence concerns, offering referrals and resources to ensure safety and access to needed services.
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) Qualification Guidelines
LMAS District Health Department offers MIHP services in: Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft, Delta and Menominee Counties.
- You must be pregnant or have a infant under 12 months of age.
- You must be enrolled in Michigan’s Medicaid Insurance Program.
- You must participate in an initial enrollment screening.
Documents & Information
For more information, to enroll or send a referral:
Call: 906-341-6951 x125
Email: MIHP@lmasdhd.org
