Health programs for mothers and families in Michigan
You and your family’s health is our priority. At Ascension Southeast Michigan Community Health, we help provide services that support your physical, spiritual and emotional needs. Our programs focus on prenatal care, infant safety and nutrition education for mothers and babies. Our care teams listen to understand your health concerns. Then, we connect you with the community resources that are right for you.
Infant Mortality program
In 1986, the Infant Mortality program was created in response to a rise in infant deaths in the Metro Detroit area. If you are an expectant mother and would like to enroll, contact our office or have your doctor, hospital or midwife make a referral. Our maternal and infant care teams include nurse specialists, social workers and nutritionists. We work together to ensure your child has a healthy beginning. Services may be provided virtually, in home or in office. Infant Mortality promotes prevention through health education. Program topics include:
- Bonding with your child
- Breastfeeding
- Caring for your baby
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Food and nutrition
- Healthy pregnancies
- Safe sleep
Our care teams provide support services to supplement OB care and address psycho-social needs that may hinder your pregnancy and your child’s safety.
Other services include:
- Jubilee Parenting - An 8-week education series that explores positive parenting skills and healthy lifestyles.
- Maternal Infant Health - A registered nurse and social worker provide education and resources to support healthy pregnancy outcomes and reduce the risk of infant mortality.
- Safe Sleep Education - A program that teaches you how to follow infant safe sleep recommendations. Our goal is to protect babies from suffocation or accidents during nightly sleep and naps.
To make a donation to the Infant Mortality program, please visit: Ascension St. John Providence Foundations.