Women and Infant Health Program

The Women and Infant Health Program facilitates access to care and promotes the physical and reproductive health of women (15-44 years old) and their infants (0-1 year old), including those with special health care needs. The program strives to improve outcomes related to breastfeeding, access to and use of effective family planning, maternal smoking, pre and early term birth, access to risk appropriate care and infant mortality.

Contact Info:

Christina N. Taylor, MPH
Program Manager
6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 420
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Phone: 307-777-7944

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2016-2020 Women and Infant Health Program Priorities

Every 5 years, the Maternal and Child Health Unit is required to perform a statewide needs assessment to determine Wyoming’s health priorities for women, infants, children, adolescents and families. This section includes the Women and Infant Health Program priorities.

Improve Access to and Use of Effective Family Planning

During 2016-2020, the Women and Infant Health Program aims to increase access to and use of effective family planning methods including immediate post-partum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC).

Improve Breastfeeding Duration

During 2016-2020, the Women and Infant Health Program aims to improve rates of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration and exclusivity at 6 months.

Prevent Infant Mortality

During 2016-2020, the Women and Infant Health Program aims to prevent infant mortality by reducing maternal smoking, reducing pre and early term birth, and improving risk appropriate perinatal care.

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