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Pregnancy is a very exciting experience. To help you prepare for your pregnancy and your new baby, we offer maternity care programs, lactation services and a variety of classes about your baby’s development.
Pregnancy comes with a lot of decisions — and our guide is here to help you feel prepared every step of the way.
The Pregnancy & Childbirth Guide is a 115‑page resource created by Samaritan maternity care coordinators to support you from early pregnancy through birth and beyond. Inside, you’ll find clear, reassuring information about prenatal visits, trimester‑by‑trimester changes, labor and birth options, pain management, cesarean delivery, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, and newborn care. Practical tools, planning worksheets, and questions to ask your care team make it easy to stay organized, feel informed, and focus on what matters most—welcoming your baby.
Samaritan Health Services has developed Maternity Connections to help prepare you for your pregnancy. Maternity Connections is a maternity care program offered in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties to help create a pleasant and satisfying hospital stay.
Your Maternity Care Coordinator is experienced in maternal child nursing and will help you design a plan for the best possible care before, during and after the birthing process. All services are free.
For more information, please contact a Samaritan maternity care coordinator in your area.
Mother’s milk is the best possible food during your baby’s first year, and nursing can be a rewarding experience for both you and your baby. Breastfeeding doesn’t always “come naturally” for all mothers and babies. Samaritan offers lactation support staffed by specially trained and certified lactation consultants.
Nursing moms can consult with a lactation nurse, get answers to breastfeeding questions, discuss different techniques and positioning, and help with problem solving. Call for an appointment.
Just have a question or a concern? Call the Lactation Line for support and assistance.
Discover a wealth of trusted lactation and breastfeeding resources designed to support you at every stage of your feeding journey. Whether you’re looking for practical tips, expert guidance or reassurance from evidence‑based information, the links below offer helpful tools you can download and compassionate support for you and your family. Take a moment to explore these resources — you’re not alone, and help is just a click away.
Parent Resources – See a helpful list of contact numbers and websites.
Pacifiers & Breast Fed Baby – Learn mores about the use of pacifiers.
Lactation Support Resources – Find a helpful list of contact numbers and websites.
Human Donor Milk – Learn more about human breast milk and finding donor resources.
Newborn Warning Signs – Know when to seek medical care for a newborn or for breastfeeding concerns.
Visit 211info.org or call 2-1-1 for access to helpful health, community and social services in Benton, Lincoln and Linn counties. Listings include where to find financial assistance, child care, counseling, WIC, prescription assistance and more.
