Ask Winnie
FAQs for Pregnant Women
- What is the CenteringPregnancy® Curriculum?
- Group Prenatal Care, moms and their support team meet with a community health worker and a Certified Nurse Midwife for two-hour long sessions that replace traditional prenatal care appointments. These sessions occur throughout pregnancy and teach moms everything they need to know about pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Each session focuses on a different topic. WIN Read More
- How do pregnancy tests work?
- Pregnancy tests look for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) that is only present in a person’s body when they are pregnant. HCG is produced by a pregnant person’s placenta. Pregnancy tests can find this hormone in either your pee or your blood. When the tests find HCG they appear positive for pregnancy. Read More
- How can I take care of myself after birth?
- Life after birth can be a very exciting time! You have welcomed your new baby into the world and are ready to start your journey as a family. As you enter this time of change, you will notice that your body and emotions are changing too. These changes can be scary and new, but there Read More
- Can I still Drink Coffee while Pregnant?
- You might enjoy having a cup of coffee to get you going each morning. When pregnant, you may find yourself more tired than usual. Most likely, you can still drink a cup of coffee while pregnant. However, you should contact your care provider to find out what they recommend for you. The American College of Read More
- What is Morning Sickness?
- Morning sickness is nausea and vomiting that you may have during pregnancy. Morning sickness can occur at any time of day and it can last for more than just a few hours. For most women, morning sickness ends around 16-20 weeks (about 4 and a half months) in pregnancy. For some women it can last Read More
- What is a Certified Nurse Midwife?
- A certified nurse midwife (CNM) gives primary healthcare to women from youth to menopause. They often focus on family planning and gynecological health. This includes care before getting pregnant (conception), during pregnancy and birth, and after having a baby. A CNM can act as your medical provider throughout pregnancy and birth, and help you decide Read More
- What are Community Health Workers?
- Community health workers (CHWs) help connect healthcare providers and underserved communities, playing an important role in providing emotional support and resources for social and clinical needs. WIN Network: Detroit’s Community Health Workers help make our group prenatal care session more personalized. They provide one-on-one support to moms. Moms and their CHWs work together to make Read More
- How Do I Properly Store Breast Milk?
- Breast milk is an important source of nutrition for your baby. Whether you’re a new mother or an experienced one, understanding the proper storage routine for breast milk is needed to make sure it stays fresh and safe for your baby to drink. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps of storing Read More
- Do You Have Medicaid or CHIP? Get Ready to Renew Your Coverage
- If you have Medicaid or CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), your state will soon review your information to decide if you or other family members still qualify for Medicaid or CHIP. These “qualification reviews” temporarily stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but are starting again. What can I do to prepare for the renewal process? Update Read More