Pregnant women are encouraged to seek prenatal care as early as possible in their pregnancy in order to 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 clinic: Sequoyah 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 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
Sequoyah Health Clinic (423) 842-3031