Prenatal Care

The North Country HealthCare prenatal care plan offers quality healthcare, support and education to pregnant women at an affordable price. Our goal is to help families have strong & healthy babies.

Preconception Care (before you're pregnant)
Our MCH efforts begin by providing preconception (before pregnancy) care. Pre-pregnancy consultations allow you to address concerns and health issues with a medical provider to ensure you are in the best possible health prior to becoming pregnant. Preconception care includes: routine well woman exams, family planning/birth control, diet and exercise counseling, maintenance of chronic illnesses and oral health. As soon as you think you are pregnant, call and schedule your first prenatal appointment.

Prenatal Care
The Prenatal Care at North Country HealthCare is family centered and comprehensive. Care is provided by board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologists and Certified Nurse Midwives. The Prenatal Care Plan includes: routine prenatal exams, routine lab tests, ultrasounds, your first post partum visit, discounted prenatal vitamins and a free dental screening. As part of your prenatal care you will also have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one education (English or Spanish) by the Health Start Program.

Prenatal care services include:
      * Quality medical care provided by doctors and certified nurses
      * Help getting into other services you and your family may need
      * Bilingual staff

Medical care
The medical care at the NCHC prenatal clinic includes multiple OB-GYNs, certified nurse midwives and local professionals who specialize in pregnancy and delivery. One price includes:
      * All prenatal visits
      * Routine Lab tests
      * Ultrasounds
      * Doctor’s delivery fee*
      * 50% discount on prenatal vitamins

*The hospital’s fees for delivery are not included

Education & Support
As part of your prenatal care, you will also have the choice of participating in one-on-one prenatal education with a Community Health Worker from the Health Start Program.

Possible education topics include:
      * Nutrition and pregnancy
      * Avoiding risks during pregnancy
      * Preventing pre-term birth
      * Breast-feeding
      * Family planning

In addition, the Community Health Worker can help you find other services you or your family may need, like:
      * Free childbirth and infant care classes
      * Health insurance for your baby
      * Low-cost immunizations
      * Free counseling services during and after pregnancy
      * Programs to help you quit smoking
      * Free car seats
      * Nutrition education for the family (WIC) 

Getting started
      1. Make an appointment with NCHC by calling 928.213.6125
      2. For the sliding fee scale bring proof of your monthly family income, and insurance or AHCCCS coverage (insurance card), photo ID and social security card (if you have one).
      3. After your first visit, you will be referred into the prenatal care program.

Payment options
There are three payment options:
      * Commercial insurance plans
      * Full service AHCCCS
      * Sliding fee scale that ranges from $740-$2,150 if you do not have health insurance

Additional Resources:

http://youparents.com/US/Arizona/Flagstaff/