Corpus Christi - Nueces County
Public Health District

Nueces County
Combating Diabetes in Women
for a Healthier Life Plan

PRECONCEPTION

Preconception health is a woman’s health before she becomes pregnant. It means having the knowledge of how health conditions and risk factors could affect a woman or her unborn baby if she becomes pregnant.

INTERCONCEPTION

Interconception is the time between the end of one pregnancy and the beginning of the next one. The goal of interconception care is to take steps to improve the outcome for the next pregnancy.

DIABETES SCREENING

A simple finger stick will determine if your blood sugar levels are out of the target range and need further medical treatment.

EDUCATION/AWARENESS

Discuss the importance of taking multi-vitamins containing folic acid before & during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects. Identifying diabetes to optimize pregnancy outcomes.

Women of childbearing age play an essential part in our community as parents and caretakers. Not only is the health of these women linked to the health of their babies, it has a direct impact on the health of their families.

Our goal is to reduce infant mortality by improving the health of these valuable women.

Even If You’re Not Planning
To Have a Baby Yet

Approximately half of all pregnancies are not planned. That is the reason you should get enough folic acid every day if there’s ANY chance you could get pregnant. By the time you know you’re pregnant , your baby’s brain and spine are already formed.

Other Benefits of Folic Acid

Makes normal red blood cells
Prevents heart disease, cancers and strokes.

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Your Health Is One of Your
Most Valuable Assets

Make it a goal to become a healthier you.  It's not always easy when you have other obligations, but taking care of your health is very important, not only for yourself, but for your loved ones as well.

Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information to help them care for their health and give their babies the best possible start in life.

Registration is easy and can be done online or from your cell phone. 

Sign up online for support throughout your pregnancy and your baby's first year with FREE text message on topics like prenatal care, baby health, parenting and more.  For online registration, text4baby online.

Use your cell phone to text the word BABY (or BEBE in Spanish) to 511411.  You'll be asked to enter your baby's due date or your baby's birthday and your zip code.  Once registered, you will start receiving FREE messages with tips for your pregnancy or caring for your baby.

WHAT YOU CAN DO
BEFORE HAVING CHILDREN

GET FREE VITAMINS

The Health Department will provide one month of multi-vitamins that contain folic acid.

KNOW YOUR RISK FACTORS

Free A1C test to identify diabetes, a condition that complicates pregnancy

SEE A DOCTOR FOR HELP

Get a referral to see a doctor for a free consultation (if needed), to manage diabetes before pregnancy and receive other educational resources.

For appointment, call (361)826-7200
ASK FOR HEALTHY TEXAS BABIES