Healthy Childbirth and Infancy

Healthy Childbirth and Infancy

If you are pregnant, no matter your insurance status, contact us for more information about your maternal healthcare options. Learn more about our Henrico Maternal Navigation services below.

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Every mom and dad wants a healthy baby.

We want that for you, too. You can cut your risk of premature birth and complications by taking care of your baby before it’s born. It’s a proven fact that many birth complications can be prevented with early and continued prenatal care. When you learn that you are pregnant, make sure that you:

  • See a doctor or healthcare provider within the first three months of pregnancy
  • Keep your appointments
  • Eat properly by eating nutritious foods
  • Don’t smoke or drink alcohol
  • Avoid stress and activities that could result in physical injury
  • Learn the warning signs of preterm labor

CONTACT

Richmond City Health District
400 E. Cary Street
Richmond, VA 23219

Militza Lopez
Work: 804-624-0795
Office: 804-482-5505

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Henrico Health District:

Maria Cotty-Mercado
804-501-4643 or 804-297-9245

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Maternity Navigation Line number:
804-482-5454
Leave voice message with a brief description of your needs and we will follow up.

Maternity Navigation

CALL NOW!
Henrico County Health Department
804-501-5520

Richmond City Health District
804-482-5454

Richmond and Henrico Health Districts are here to help new parents and families connect to prenatal care.  If you are pregnant and not sure what to do next please contact us!  Our bilingual (English/Spanish) social workers and RNs provide maternity case management focused on early access to prenatal care.  

We specialize in connecting uninsured pregnant people to:

  • Prenatal care
  • Pregnancy education
  • Pregnancy tests (Henrico only)
  • Healthcare coverage assistance
  • Financial assistance options
  • Connection to community resources

Navegación de maternidad

¡LLAME AHORA!
Henrico Departamento de Salud
804-501-5520

Richmond Distrito de Salud
804-482-5454

Los distritos de salud de Richmond y Henrico pueden ayudar a las nuevas padres a conectarse con la atención prenatal. Si está embarazada y necesita ayuda, ¡contáctenos! Nuestros trabajadores sociales y enfermeras bilingües (inglés / español) lideran la gestión de casos de maternidad centrada en el acceso temprano a la atención prenatal. 

Nos especializamos en conectar a gente embarazada sin seguro médico con:

  • Atención prenatal
  • Educación sobre el embarazo
  • Pruebas de embarazo (solo Henrico)
  • Asistencia con seguro médico
  • Opciones de asistencia financiera
  • Conexión a los recursos comunitarios

External Resources

RECURSOS EN ESPAÑOL

Last Updated: December 11, 2025