Nest and Nurture is a prenatal education program that promotes healthy pregnancies for parents to be and healthy beginnings for their babies. Our program offers free education classes and support services to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes to women who may face barriers such as low-income or little to no insurance. We focus on comprehensive education to empower women to adopt healthy behaviors to deliver full-term, healthy babies. Program Goals
To decrease the number of premature births and birth defects. To decrease the number of infant deaths by promoting safe sleep practices. Program Benefits
Free childbirth classes led by an experienced labor and delivery nurse to support, and to educate parents about the importance of a healthy pregnancy and birthing experience, the basics of infant care, safe sleep, breastfeeding, and postpartum care. All participants who complete the program receive a safe sleep kit and a newborn care starter pack that includes items such as diapers, wipes, baby rash cream, shampoo, lotion, and more! Participants also have access to a monthly diaper and wipe distribution, access to health information and referrals to community resources, and additional supportive programs such as support groups, parenting classes, and social services to offer long-term support. Who Can Enroll? Any pregnant individual living in Anne Arundel County is eligible to participate, but the program’s emphasis is on engaging women who are at an increased risk for having a low birth weight baby or premature birth. How to Enroll
To register, please call Nest and Nurture at 410-787-4366 or fill out the request form at umbwmc.org/nestandnurture, and someone will call you to complete the registration process.
