Safe Beginnings
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All families deserve quality prenatal, postnatal and postpartum care.
AtlantiCare’s Safe Beginnings programs provides these services to everyone in Atlantic City regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
This is a safe space. We provide compassionate care for families from all walks of life, assembled with Atlantic City’s needs in mind. We even arrange for home visitations — eliminating transportation and childcare challenges.
The importance of prenatal and postnatal care
Safe and easy access to this type of care is crucial for your family’s and your baby’s health, and a good start can set your baby up for a lifetime of wellness.
However, families in Atlantic City often face obstacles in getting the care they need for themselves and their babies. Safe Beginnings aims to change that, with low-cost or free prenatal and postnatal services designed specifically for families in AC.
Your prenatal and postnatal care plan
With Safe Beginnings, we provide you with high-quality, personalized care that includes:
Home Visitation
Our multidisciplinary team will see you where you are most comfortable, for medical care, health and safety education and social support.
Transitions of Care Clinic
For infants who need additional care, the clinic puts specialized postnatal services conveniently closer to home.
Baby Safety Store
Get access to free equipment and accessories to keep your baby safe and healthy.
The Safe Beginnings prenatal and postnatal care team
The neonatologist is a doctor who provides specialized clinical care for high-risk newborns.
The perinatal/pediatric nurse monitors the pregnancy and keeps both the parents and baby safe and healthy before, during and after delivery.
The doula is a trained companion who provides, physical, emotional and informational support. Doulas are usually paid for out of pocket, so free access to this type of care is a significant advantage for families of Atlantic City.
The certified nurse midwife is a childbirth expert, trained to bring the baby into the world safely and in good health.
The peer specialist is available to families who need additional judgment-free support combating substance use issues. They meet their clients where they are, with empathy and encouragement.
The social worker helps clients connect with other services to improve their quality of life and provides individual and group counseling with further support as needed.
Safe Beginnings prenatal and postnatal services are open to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
To schedule an appointment, call 609-441-8776 or email safebeginnings@atlanticare.org