Prenatal Care 

Pregnant women are encouraged to seek prenatal care as early as possible in their pregnancy in order to help ensure the best possible outcome:  a healthy baby and mother.   By beginning care early, some problems during pregnancy and delivery may be prevented.

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers two levels of prenatal care:  basic and full. 

Basic prenatal care services include:

·         pregnancy testing

·         general education

·         presumptive eligibility and TennCare enrollment

·         referral for WIC and other Health Department programs

·         referral for obstetric medical management

Basic Prenatal care is provided at the following clinics:

Family Health Clinic (Adult Care section), Ooltewah Health Clinic, Birchwood Health Clinic and the Sequoyah Health Clinic.

Full prenatal care services include: 

·         Presumptive eligibility and TennCare enrollment

·         screening and diagnosis; (pregnancy testing, laboratory screenings, etc)

·         education and counseling

·         referrals to other health care providers and health programs like WIC

·         routine, obstetric medical management through delivery

·         6 weeks post-partum check-up and availability of contraceptive services (Family Planning)

Full prenatal care services are provided at two sites:  Family Health Clinic and Sequoyah Clinic.  

Program Requirements:

·         Applicants must be a resident of Hamilton County

·         Applicants must have information that shows: identification (preferably photo ID), proof of residence and income status

·         Services are provided by appointment

·         Fees for services provided are based upon family size and income (sliding scale fees)-- TennCare is accepted  

For more information or an appointment, contact your clinic of choice:

Family Health Clinic-Adult Section  (423) 209-8050    - OR -

Sequoyah Health Clinic  (423) 842-3031

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