Programs Offered
One Fit Mama
This free program provides a registered nurse to support pregnant women with high BMI that are at risk for diabetes. The goal is to reduce the complications of chronic disease during pregnancy.
Referrals are being accepted for women who live in zip codes 34950 and 34947, although, consideration will be given to other qualifying women living in St Lucie County.
Sisters Empowering Sisters Doula Program
Creating a Positive Birth Experience
Learn more about the birth experience, be supported and empowered through your birth experience, receive breastfeeding support, and postpartum follow-up, all at no cost.
A doula provides women continuous labor support during her labor and delivery. Trained women from the Fort Pierce area are taking referrals if you meet the following criteria:
For more information, contact
Sonya Gabriel at 772-462-3955.
- Currently pregnant
- You live in zip codes 34950 or 34947
- Priority is given to those on Medicaid or uninsured
A doula provides professional support during pregnancy, labor, and birth, and during the postpartum period. The goal is for high risk women to have improved birth outcomes and lower infant mortality rates. In addition, free breastfeeding support services are offered by a lactation consultant in the client’s home for up to 6 months, supporting them in their breastfeeding journey.
Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW)
Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnant Women (PEPW) is a program that helps pregnant women get health care quickly while they wait to see if they qualify for Medicaid in Florida. This program is for all pregnant women, and it allows temporary Medicaid coverage while they wait for their Medicaid application to be processed (typically 45-60 days). This allows pregnant women to start prenatal care right away. PEPW helps women get access to prenatal care, such as doctor visits, tests, and vitamins for a healthy pregnancy.
For more information or assistance with signing up for PEPW and Medicaid, please call 772-462-3800.
DOSE (Direct On Scene Education)
In collaboration with the Fire District of St. Lucie County, the purpose of the program is to inform the community about safe sleep practices for infants. First responders will provide infant safe sleep/safety information include sleep environment checks.
Targeted Outreach for Pregnant Women Act (TOPWA)
Services offered by TOPWA are geared toward women of childbearing age to ensure safe and healthy pregnancies. Any pregnant substance-using, HIV-infected, or woman at risk of acquiring HIV, are eligible to receive TOPWA services. In addition to accessing prenatal care, pregnant women enrolled in TOPWA can receive HIV testing, pregnancy testing, enrollment in ADAP or Medicaid, family planning services, and receive HIV prevention and education.
Eligible clients are provided assistance enrolling into prenatal care, WIC, Healthy Start, Medicaid, and any other prenatal care service.
HUG-Me
Help Understand and Guide Me (HUG-ME) is a program that provides a registered nurse to support clinical case management for HIV positive pregnant women and their exposed babies for St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, and Okeechobee counties. This free service helps to prevent HIV transmission from mother to baby with a client-friendly approach.