Maternal & Infant Health
The Sanilac County Maternal & Infant Health Program (MIHP) is one of Michigan's largest, evidence-based home visitation programs for pregnant women and their infants who are enrolled in Medicaid. Sometimes growing a family can be overwhelming. Let our MIHP staff help! Let us help you to feel your best during pregnancy and do your best raising your baby.
COST OF SERVICES
MIHP services are covered by Medicaid insurance.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
MIHP services are covered by Medicaid insurance.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Pregnant women and infant's under 1 year of age who are currently enrolled in Medicaid. If you are unsure if you are eligible please visit our Navigator Page.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
- Monthly visits with licensed professionals.
- Education on prenatal care and progress of pregnancy, newborn care, feeding and nutrition, general development, breastfeeding and much more!
- We can also assist in providing referrals for baby items, transportation, utility assistance, medical care, community events, food distribution etc.
- Half-hour sessions available 5 days a week in the comfort of your own home or at the Sanilac County Health Department.
- Assistance with mileage reimbursement.
CONTACT INFORMATION & APPOINTMENTS
Sanilac County Health Department
171 Dawson St. Ste. 123
Sandusky, MI 48471
Appointments can be made Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Please call the MIHP Coordinator, Heather Blaine, LBSW, at 810-648-4098 ext. 115
SUPPORT AND QUESTIONS
Every pregnant woman needs support and has questions about:
- Changes with pregnancy
- Labor
- Delivery
- Preparing for new baby and becoming a new parent
- Body changes during pregnancy
- Relationships
- Work, school
- Family issues
- Insurance
- Strange food cravings
- Weight gain or loss
- Breastfeeding
- Special dietary needs
Every parent needs support and has questions about:
- Normal baby needs
- Safe Sleep for infants
- Wellness and illness
- Growth and development
- Crying
- Postpartum depression or “baby blues”
- Changes in relationships
- Daycare
- Work, school
- Insurance
- Infant feeding
- Breastfeeding
- Formula feeding
- Normal baby weight gain
- “Spitting up”
HELPFUL LINKS
- MIHP Education Packet
- MIHP Parent/Family Resources
- Prenatal Packet
- Breastfeeding Classes
- Breastfeeding Groups
- WIC (Women Infants and Children)
- Sanilac County Baby Pantry
INFORMATION FOR PROVIDERS
MIHP Provider Referral Form