Arkansas Center for Women & Infants’ Health

Ensuring healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving infants.

Our Initiatives

I Gave Birth Bracelet

The “I Gave Birth” bracelet is a simple way to remind everyone around you to keep an eye on your health after giving birth.

Learn More about your I gave birth bracelet

Mother & Infant Supply Kits

We partner with hospitals across the state to provide postpartum recovery and infant care items to families.

Mother & Infant Supply Kits

Proactive Postpartum Call Center

Nurses provide direct follow-up care to postpartum women in the days after delivery to check on their wellbeing.

Learn more about the reverse call center!

Postpartum Warning Signs

Seek urgent care
if you have any of these symptoms:

  • Fever of 100.4°F or higher
  • Severe headache that won’t go away
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Vision changes
  • Trouble breathing
  • Chest pain or fast-beating heart
  • Swelling, redness, or pain in your leg
  • Extreme swelling of your hands or face
  • Severe belly pain that doesn’t go away
  • Severe nausea and throwing up
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Extreme tiredness
  • Thoughts of hurting yourself or baby

Don’t forget to say, “I gave birth on [date] at [hospital/facility].”

“We aim to empower families with the knowledge, resources, and support
they need to ensure healthy pregnancies, safe births, and thriving infants.”