Florida's Prenatal Screen

Florida's Prenatal Screen is a voluntary screening tool available to all expecting mothers. The purpose is to identify pregnant women who may benefit from home visiting services to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes for moms and babies, addressing:

• Health problems
• Low birth weight
• Pre-term birth
• Developmental delays

Home visiting programs utilize evidence-based models to provide education and care coordination within local communities. Moms that participate in the screen can be linked to support services for assistance.

Based on the responses to the screen, the following home visiting services may be available:

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Prenatal Education and Support

• Home visiting individual support for mothers and fathers
• Childbirth education
• Doula services
• Nutrition education
• Preparations for baby’s arrival
• Care coordination and connection to local services
• Between pregnancies education and support
  • Planning for future pregnancies
  • Education on the family planning waiver
  • Education on contraception options
• Free confidential screenings and referrals to community supports
  • Depression
  • Substance use
  • Tobacco use
  • Intimate partner violence

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Health Care Providers

Every prenatal care provider in Florida is required by section 383.14, Florida Statutes, to offer all pregnant women the prenatal screen at their first prenatal visit.

By consenting to the prenatal screen, expecting moms may qualify for helpful support during and after pregnancy.

Register your facility to utilize the online Florida Prenatal Screen.

If you are a health care provider or hospital/birthing facility and want more information on how you can ensure your compliance with Florida Statutes, call 850-245-4465.