Live in Sunflower County.
Now recruiting in Sunflower County
Mothers First Mississippi
A community-centered maternal and infant health initiative supporting pregnant women in Sunflower County with early connections to care, resources, screenings, education, and ongoing support.
Community-centered
Early support
Ongoing support
Early support for a stronger start.
We’re here to support you from early pregnancy through after delivery.
You may be eligible if you
Live in Sunflower County and are currently pregnant.
Are currently pregnant.
Are in your first trimester or early in pregnancy.
Are Medicaid eligible.
Additional eligibility indicators include needing prenatal-care support, having health or life stressors, or needing mental-health support.
We’re here to support you
Early support can make the next step easier.
Mothers First Mississippi helps pregnant women in Sunflower County connect with care and practical support early in pregnancy.
The initiative centers mothers and babies by helping participants find prenatal care, navigate support, access resources, complete health screenings and follow-up, and receive education and ongoing support.
Need help getting prenatal care or support
Have health or life stressors
Need mental-health support
Want support that can continue after delivery
We can help with
Practical support for you and your baby.
Connect early and get help navigating the care, resources, and follow-up you may need throughout pregnancy and after delivery.
Prenatal care connections
Get help connecting with prenatal care and taking the next step toward starting care sooner.
Support & care navigation
Receive guidance and support to help you understand available options and move through care with greater confidence.
Resources for you & baby
Connect with helpful resources designed to support you during pregnancy and as you prepare for your baby.
Screenings, follow-up & education
Receive health screenings and follow-up along with education and ongoing support as your needs change.
Why join early?
Early support for a stronger start.
Start sooner
Start prenatal care sooner.
Get support early
Get support before problems start.
Learn healthy habits
Learn healthy habits for pregnancy and beyond.
Access resources
Access resources for you and your baby.
Stay supported
Stay supported after delivery.
Now recruiting
Pregnant women in Sunflower County.
Mothers First Mississippi is a community-centered maternal and infant health initiative designed to connect mothers with early support for a stronger start.
You may be eligible if you:
- Live in Sunflower County
- Are currently pregnant
- Are in your first trimester or early in pregnancy
- Are Medicaid eligible
- Need help getting prenatal care or support
- Have health or life stressors
- Need mental-health support
Could Mothers First be right for you?
Review the recruitment criteria.
If any of these needs describe your situation, contact Jackie Hawkins to ask questions and request more information about Mothers First Mississippi.
Live in Sunflower County
Are currently pregnant
In your first trimester or early in pregnancy
Are Medicaid eligible
Need help getting prenatal care or support
Have health or life stressors
Need mental-health support
Early support for a stronger start
Support before, during, and after pregnancy milestones.
Connect to care earlier
Get help making prenatal-care connections and starting care sooner.
Start prenatal care soonerGet support early
Connect to screenings, follow-up, navigation, education, and resources before problems start.
Support before problems startStay supported
Continue learning healthy habits and accessing resources for you and your baby after delivery.
Ongoing support after deliveryView how Mothers First support works
Community-centered support
Mothers First Mississippi
Support designed around mothers and babies in Sunflower County.
Help connecting with prenatal care and early next steps.
Support, health screenings, follow-up, and resources for you and baby.
Education and support that can continue after delivery.
Earlier connections • practical support • stronger starts
Supporting Sunflower County moms from the start
Community support backed by trusted partners.
Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health
Women’s Foundation of Mississippi
Funded by the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi • Sponsored by the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health • In partnership with the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
Start with what you need to know.
Who may be eligible for Mothers First Mississippi?
You may be eligible if you live in Sunflower County, are currently pregnant, are in your first trimester or early in pregnancy, are Medicaid eligible, need help getting prenatal care or support, have health or life stressors, or need mental-health support.
What can Mothers First help with?
Mothers First can help with prenatal-care connections, support and care navigation, resources for you and your baby, health screenings and follow-up, and education and ongoing support.
Why is it helpful to join early?
Joining early can help you start prenatal care sooner, get support before problems start, learn healthy habits, access resources for you and your baby, and stay supported after delivery.
Who can I contact with questions?
Contact Jackie Hawkins at DeltaCommunitySolutions@outlook.com to ask questions or request information.
Interested or have questions?
Supporting Sunflower County moms from the start.
Contact Jackie Hawkins to request information about Mothers First Mississippi and learn more about available support for pregnant women in Sunflower County.
