Pregnancy and Women's Health
Every healthy pregnancy starts with a healthy woman. Learn about supports and resources to keep you healthy and well.
Sonoma County Maternal Child and Adolescent Health works to help all families in our community improve their health and well-being no matter what race, ethnicity, sex or gender identity, or socio-economic status. All residents are welcome and safe to use family services regardless of immigration status.
Healthy Pregnancy
Schedule a prenatal appointment with a doctor as soon as you think you may be pregnant. Even better, see your doctor before you are pregnant to talk about preparing for pregnancy.
- Medi-Cal offers presumptive eligibility coverage and local clinics will see you right away
- Get Health Insurance/ Find a Doctor
- Vaccinations during Pregnancy - Pregnant women should be vaccinated for pertussis and influenza
- Dental Care - It is important to see a dentist during pregnancy
- My Birth Matters - Learn about birthing options
- MothertoBaby - Information about the effects of drugs and medications during pregnancy by phone, text, email or chat.
- Text4Baby - Get free messages each week on your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby’s first year.
Women’s Health
You care for others, remember to care for yourself, self-care is not selfish!
- Well Woman Visit - All women should have an annual health exam
- Get health Insurance/ Find a Doctor
- Birth Control - Learn more about birth control and which option is best for you
- Get a Pregnancy Test - It is important to see a doctor as early as possible
- Sexually Transmitted Infection - Learn about testing and treatment
- Women’s Vaccinations - Protect yourself from preventable diseases
- Dental Care - Your teeth are an important part of your health, visit the dentist every 6 months!
- Every Woman California is an initiative working with individuals, health care providers and communities to improve the physical, emotional and social well-being of women during the years in which they can become pregnant, to ensure the health of current and future generations.
- Every Woman Counts - For Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening.
Mental Health Support
One in five women in California experience depression sometime during pregnancy or after birth. Learn more about perinatal mood disorders and get help when you need it. Call or text to speak with a professional counselor in English or Spanish anytime 24 hours a day/7 days a week: 1-800-HELP4MOMS.
- Perinatal Mood Disorder Prevention
- Postpartum Depression
- Substance Use during pregnancy
- Substance Use Disorder Recovery programs
- Crisis Services
- Sonoma County Behavioral Health
Eat Well
The best way to give your baby a healthy start when you are pregnant is to take good care of yourself.
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Cal Fresh)
- Farmers Markets that accept Cal Fresh
- Healthy Eating and Drinking
- Redwood Empire Food Bank
Active Living
One of the best ways to lower stress and increase well-being is to get active!
- Exercise and Movement at the Center for Well-Being or call (707) 575-6043
- YMCA website or call (707) 545-9622
- Santa Rosa Parks & Recreation or call (707) 585-6108
- Sonoma County Regional Parks - Visit a park today!
Healthy Relationships
If you have concerns about your safety at home:
- YWCA - Hotline: (707) 546-1234
- Family Justice Center
For support with relationships: