Maternity Navigation
Having a baby? Let us help you prepare.
This is the gateway to all our programs and services. Whatever you need as a parent in Indian River County, our Maternity Navigator will be happy to help guide you.
Individual assessments and planning sessions are developed and tailored into a perinatal plan that includes Healthy Start, community resource identification and support options during pregnancy and throughout the postpartum period.
Areas of Focus:
- Care satisfaction
- Program referral
- Building awareness around community resources
Babies & Beyond
The Babies and Beyond program is a four-tiered approach, which provides support and education for mothers from the prenatal period through the postnatal phase and beyond.
Areas of Focus:
- Provides all pregnant women in Indian River County with free prenatal education classes
- Provides a nurse who will offer mom and baby a nurse home visit after hospital discharge
- Referrals to additional programs, developmentally appropriate playgroups, and classes
Lactation Support:
- Offers Certified Lactation Counselors to support breastfeeding at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and in home visits
- CCIRH Lactation Support: 772-789-8849
In Home Lactation Support: 772-532-6083
Healthy Start Doula Program
A G.R.O.W. Doula Initiative
The Healthy Start Doula Program supports, educates, and empowers pregnant women to take control of their health. A Doula is a nonmedical professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother before, during, and shortly after childbirth, to help her achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.
Areas of Focus:
- Care beginning between 26-28 weeks gestation
- Prenatal educational support with up to five prenatal visits
- Continuous support throughout labor and birth until breastfeeding is initiated
- Postpartum support to the mother and infant
Health Education
Free voluntary home-visiting program providing education to pregnant women and families up until their child’s 3rd birthday.
Areas of Focus:
- Healthy pregnancy education (nutrition, mental health, provider recommendations)
- Interconception education and counseling (tobacco education and cessation)
- Healthy baby and development education (immunizations, child check-ups, feeding support)
Nurse Navigation
Nurse Navigation is a maternal health initiative offering personalized RN case management to support high-risk pregnancies and reduce preventable complications.
Areas of Focus:
- Personal support from a nurse throughout pregnancy and during the first few weeks after your baby is born
- Early screening and support to find and manage health concerns
- A personalized care plan designed to meet your family’s unique needs
- Connections to local services and resources that can support your family’s health and well-being
- Continued guidance and support to help prevent problems and make sure you receive the care you need
Car Seat Safety
Need help installing a car seat or want a safety check on one you’ve already installed?
You don’t need to be enrolled in our programs; it’s open to everyone!
Call 772-925-2256 to schedule an appointment