Mills County, Iowa Public Health Office Maternal & Child Health offers The NEST program to improve the health of pregnant women, their babies, and ultimately their families.

The NEST Mission is to improve the health of pregnant women, their babies, and ultimately their families.The NEST is an incentive program that encourages the following:

	Educational classes on various topics related to pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, and parenting
	Encouragement to receive early and regular prenatal care
	Support and encouragement to increase healthy behaviors in young families
	Baby clothing, nursery supplies, and equipment provided to program participants

Who May Participate?
Participants include pregnant women and new moms who reside in Mills County. The NEST encourages enrollment into the program as soon as possible in order to promote a healthy pregnancy.

Membership Guidelines
Points can be recorded by anyone who has participated in The NEST point manager training.

You must have attendance slips signed by the educator/facilitator when participating in approved classes, workshops, or healthy behaviors.

It is YOUR responsibility to keep your NEST membership card.

How to Get Started
Call Mills County Public Health at (712) 527-9699 or email Sammarra Smith. You will receive an appointment to come in and fill out paperwork, and receive all the information needed to get started - WELCOME TO THE NEST!!!