Doula
WHAT IS A BIRTH DOULA?
HELPS BIRTHING PEOPLE HAVE A SAFE, MEMORABLE, AND EMPOWERING BIRTHING EXPERIENCE
How do school-aged children receive immunizations through the Henrico Health Department?
By calling the West Clinic at-804-501-4651 or the East Clinic at-804-652-3190
WHAT ARE SAFE EXERCISES DURING PREGNANCY?
SQUATTING, PRENATAL YOGA, KEGELS, AND PELVIC ROCKING
What is the cervix?
The part of the body that dilates and thins during labor
If you live in Henrico County, are pregnant and do not know what to do next who can you call?
Henrico County Health Department Maternity Navigation Line: 804-501-5520
How do you Reach Birth In Color?
WHAT ARE SAFE EXERCISES DURING PREGNANCY?
SQUATTING, PRENATAL YOGA, KEGELS, AND PELVIC ROCKING
Name 3 programs that the public health department provides for our residents
WIC, immunizations, STI Clinic, Newcomer health, Vital records, Food service inspections and permitting, Immunization clinic,
WHAT IS A BIRTH PLAN?
COMMUNICATES MOTHER'S WISHES AND GOALS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER LABOR AND DELIVERY
WHAT IS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT?
ENCOURAGEMENT, COMPASSION, AND LISTENING TO CONCERNS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE BIRTHING EXPERIENCE
What partners do we work with to provide Doula services to pregnant individuals?
Birth in Color and Urban Baby Beginnings
What types of vaccinations did students receive from the health department this year?
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), and Meningitis (MenACWY)
WHAT IS A POSTPARTUM DOULA?
PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INFORMATION AND SUPPORT ON INFANT CARE, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL RECOVERY FROM CHILDBIRTH, AND COPING SKILLS FOR NEW PARENTS
How do you get a Covid-19 vaccine?
Call the health department Covid vaccination and testing hotline 804-205-3501
How many doses of school required vaccinations did RHHD distribute for this school year?
2,273