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Pregnancy and parenting can be tough.<\/h1>\n

Let\u2019s partner together so you and your baby can be strong and healthy!<\/h2>\n

BabyCare is a free home visiting program for pregnant women and mothers of children up to age two. A registered nurse will answer your questions and help you work through any issues you have while pregnant and after your baby is born.<\/h3>\n

2024 BabyCare Annual Report<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Being a BabyCare mom helps you:<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Learn<\/strong> about a healthy pregnancy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ensure<\/strong> you have what you need when baby arrives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Get connected<\/strong> to the right provider and find health services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Find<\/strong> childbirth education classes near you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gain<\/strong> parenting tips to give your baby a great start<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn<\/strong> what you need to know about breastfeeding and newborn care<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Get connected<\/strong> to resources like WIC & SNAP<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Learn<\/strong> about your baby\u2019s growth and development<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Make healthy lifestyle choices<\/strong> and know how to keep your baby safe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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BabyCare Health Districts<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Alexandria<\/h2>\n

alexandriava.gov\/Health<\/a>
\n703-746-4996
\nServes Alexandria<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Alleghany<\/strong><\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/alleghany<\/a>
\n540-666-4275
\nServes Alleghany, Botetourt, Covington, Craig, Roanoke, Salem<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Central Virginia<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/central-virginia<\/a>
\n434-477-5900
\nServes Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford, Bedford City, Campbell, Lynchburg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Chesapeake<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/chesapeake<\/a>
\n757-382-8652
\nServes Chesapeake<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Cumberland Plateau<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/cumberland-plateau<\/a>
\n276-889-7621
\nServes Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Fairfax County<\/h2>\n

fairfaxcounty.gov\/health\/maternal-child-health<\/a>
\n703-246-8450
\nServes Fairfax County<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lenowisco<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/lenowisco<\/a>
\n276-328-8000
\nServes Lee, Norton, Scott, Wise<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mount Rogers<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/mount-rogers<\/a>
\n276-781-7450
\nServes Carroll, Grayson, Wythe, Bland, Smyth, Washington, Galax, Bristol<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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New River<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/new-river<\/a>
\n540-585-3300
\nServes Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Norfolk<\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk<\/a>
\n757- 683-2796
\nServes Norfolk<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Portsmouth<\/strong><\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/portsmouth<\/a>
\n757-393-8585
\nServes Portsmouth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Roanoke City<\/strong><\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/roanoke<\/a>
\n540-283-5050
\nServes Roanoke City<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Virginia Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/virginia-beach<\/a>
\n757-518-2700
\nServes Virginia Beach<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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West Piedmont<\/strong><\/h2>\n

vdh.virginia.gov\/west-piedmont<\/a>
\n276-638-2311
\nServes Franklin, Henry, Martinsville, Patrick<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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