Case Managers can help you access health care and other important services including:

• Prenatal Care
• Medicaid/PCAP
• WIC/Nutritional Services/Food Stamps
• Child Birth Education
• And other needed services

For some Case Management programs certain age, income or residency requirements may exist. Please contact a Case Manager today to see what they can do for you.

Case Management Agencies Include:
Carthage Area Hospital Women's Way to Wellness- (315) 493-3100
Catholic Charities - (315) 393-2402
Jefferson County Public Health - (315) 788-4330
Lewis County Public Health - (315) 376-4141
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Maternal Care Center- (315) 393-5998

• Jefferson County Public Health - (315) 786-3720
• Lewis County Public Health - (315) 376-5453

• Jefferson County- (315) 782-9222
• St. Lawrence County- (315) 386-8128

Early Pregnancy Workshop
When you attend the Early Pregnancy Workshop, you will receive support and information on what physical and emotional changes to expect, how your baby is developing, and how to take care of you and your baby during pregnancy. Before you become pregnant or as soon as you realize you are pregnant, register for the Early Pregnancy Workshop, so you can find out what you can do to have a healthy pregnancy. Friends, family members, partners and dads are all welcome to attend with you.

To find out when classes are offered near you and to register, call or visit the Early Pregnancy Workshop sites listed below.

Breastfeeding
During your pregnancy is the perfect time for you to decide if you are going to breastfeed. Discover the benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding classes, local breastfeeding resources, support and general breastfeeding information, to help you prepare before your new baby arrives.

Benefits of Breastfeeding.

Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula.

As a result, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. They tend to gain less unnecessary weight and to be leaner. This may result in being less overweight later in life.

• Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula.
• Breastfed babies score slightly higher on IQ tests, especially babies who were born pre-maturely.
• Plus many more for mom and baby!

Breastfeeding Classes
Learn about getting started, feeding techniques, position and timing, collecting and storing breast milk, and establishing a good milk supply.
To find out when classes are offered near you and to register, call or visit the Breastfeeding Class sites listed below.

Local information, resources and support
Tri-County Breastfeeding Coalition Brochure PDF

For more Breastfeeding information, please visit:
New York State Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
Breastfeeding.com
The Breastfeeding Cafe

WIC
WIC is a nutrition program. WIC serves all kinds of families with nutritious food, free nutrition advice, tips for staying healthy, recipes, and resources for growing families.

For more information and to see if you qualify, visit The North Country Children’s Clinic

Child Birth Education
Learn how to stay healthy and comfortable during the last months of pregnancy, what to expect during labor and delivery, pain control options and how to prepare yourself for the birth of your baby.

To find out when classes are offered near you and to register, call or visit the website of one of the locations listed below.

Preterm Labor Symptoms
Call your health care provider or go to the hospital right away if you think you are having preterm labor.

The signs of preterm labor include:

• Contractions (your abdomen tightens like a fist) every 10 minutes or more often
• Change in vaginal discharge (leaking fluid or bleeding from your vagina)
• Pelvic pressure—the feeling that your baby is pushing down
• Low, dull backache
• Cramps that feel like your period
• Abdominal cramps with or without diarrhea

Hospitals and Locations for Classes
Jefferson County
Carthage Area Hospital Carthage (315) 493-1005 ext. 2445
Ft. Drum Community Health Nursing Fort Drum (315) 772-6404
Samaritan Medical Center Watertown (315) 785-4050

Lewis County
Lewis County General Hospital Lowville (315) 376-5602

St. Lawrence County
Canton-Potsdam Hospital Canton (315) 261-5965
Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center Ogdensburg (315) 393-8880, ext. 5251
E.J. Noble Hospital Gouverneur (315) 287-3706
Family OB/GYN (Early Pregnancy Workshop only) Massena (315) 769-7777
Massena Memorial Hospital Massena (315) 769-4349

For More Pregnancy Information, please visit:

March of Dimes
New York State Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Find information and resources for any stage of pregnancy:

NCPPC offers a variety of Prenatal and Perinatal Services throughout Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. These initiatives include extensive outreach and education for the community and for health and human service providers.