Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health

MCAH Mission

The San Bernardino County Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program’s mission is to improve health outcomes of the County’s reproductive age women, infants, children, adolescents and their families.

MCAH Vision

MCAH believes and strives to shape a future San Bernardino County in which:

• All children are wanted, nurtured and provided the assistance they need to mature into healthy, productive adults
• Young adults are involved in health promoting activities and acquire the skills as adults to build strong families and communities
• Women’s and families’ health, safety and well-being throughout life are a priority
• Health disparities by racial, ethnic, geographic area and economic status have been eliminated

MCAH Priorities

• Breastfeeding promotion and support
• Increase rate of tobacco cessation among pregnant women
• Improve pregnancy outcomes, including low birth weight and prematurity rates
• Reduce rate of SIDS and promote a safe sleep environment

Programs

Black Infant Health (BIH) Program
Prenatal care: Presumption Eligibility (1-800-722-3777)
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
California Maternal/Child Health Breastfeeding Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Breastfeeding Site
La Leche League International (LLLI)
Maternal-Child Health Bureau of US/DHHS
Office of Women’s Health Breastfeeding Center
Wellstart International
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)
Pregnant and Parenting: LIFT
Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (links to resources for parent, hospitals, caregivers)
Safe to Sleep Campaign
Interconception Health Care: Every Women California