Learn what you should be doing now to have a healthy baby:
- Call a prenatal care provider now to schedule your first prenatal care appointment.
- If you need help paying for prenatal care, get a pregnancy test and a “Proof of Pregnancy” letter now. Then apply for Pregnancy Medicaid as soon as possible.
- The first three months your baby is growing are very important. Continue taking 400 mcg of folic acid daily. It is available at any drug store. (It is best to start taking 400 mcg of folic acid six months prior to pregnancy.)
- If you smoke, quit. If you need help quitting, call the Healthy Start Program at (941) 861-2905, or call the Florida Quit-Line at 1-877-822-6669.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages. There is no “safe” amount of alcohol during pregnancy.
- If you are taking prescription drugs, contact your doctor immediately to make sure they are safe for your baby.
- Visit the Pregnancy Resource Center at 1750 17th Street, Building A, in Sarasota from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for information to help give your baby the best chance for a healthy start in life.
| If You Need Help With: | Call: |
| Applying for a Sarasota County Health Department Clinic Card | • Eligibility Staff, SCHD, (941) 861-2900 |
| Pregnancy Medicaid | • www.myflorida.com/accessflorida • MomCare, (941) 373-7070, x305 |
| Becoming more healthy during pregnancy | • Your Prenatal Care Provider • Pregnancy Resource Center (1750 17th Street, Building A, Sarasota, Monday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) • Healthy Start Program, (941) 861-2905 |
| Sign up for classes | • Contact your care provider or birthing facility |
| Free pregnancy test | • Sarasota County Health Department, Birthways Family Birth Center, Sarasota Pregnancy Center |
Prenatal Care Providers in Sarasota County
Area code for all numbers is 941
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Bee Ridge Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3920 Bee Ridge Road, Building B, Suite B, Sarasota, 921-5302**
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First Physicians Group Women’s Care Specialists, 1921 Waldemere Street, Suite 802, Sarasota, 34239, 917-7888, Suite 307, Sarasota, 34239, 917-8565***
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Sarasota County Health Department, 2200 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, 34237, 861-2878*
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Sarasota County Health Department, 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, 34287, 861-3820*
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Associates in Gynecology and Obstetrics, 2439 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, 955-8076***
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Gulf Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology, 5741 Bee Ridge Road, Suite 390, Sarasota, 34233, 379-6331**
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Birthways Family Birth Center, 4222 McIntosh Lane, Sarasota, 34232, 366-BABY*
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Home Birth Services, 4944 Midnight Lane, Sarasota, 34235, 351-2102*
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Rosemary Birthing Home, 800 Central Avenue, Sarasota, 34236, 330-9966*
All providers accept private insurance or cash. See stars for those who accept Medicaid.
*Accepts temporary and full Medicaid
** Accepts full Medicaid
*** Does not accept Medicaid
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