Prenatal Care

The WSMA is committed to working with communities and organizations to encourage education prior to pregnancy and early prenatal care. (Res 27, A-88) (Reaffirmed A-17)

The WSMA supports the concept of ante-partum care for low-income mothers, including increasing its communication, liaison, and cooperation with the Department of Social and Health Services and private organizations to promote high-quality prenatal care for low-income mothers. (Res 22, A-85) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services