Baby Steps: A Nurse's Perspective on Building a Prenatal Care Program at a Family Practice FQHC

Family practice FQHC’s and other similar clinics provide an accessible resource to low-income communities, yet prenatal care is often excluded from the available services clinics provide. Access to early and adequate prenatal care is a major healthcare objective, significantly impacting maternal and neonatal outcomes. Bridging the gap between standard family health practice and specialized OB care may be achievable with the utilization of OB-GYN trained nurses to provide hands-on care, health education, and care management services. This presentation by an FQHC R.N. will assist in road mapping the journey from family practice to prenatal practice in the community health setting.