Prenatal Care Guidance (PCG)
Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH)

Prenatal Care Guidance (PCG) is a State funded program that is operated through the Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program at the County level.

The purpose of PCG is to provide outreach to low-income pregnant women to inform, motivate, and assist them in obtaining early, consistent, and appropriate prenatal care. This can decrease the incidence of low birth weight infants and improve pregnancy outcomes. A list of obstetrical care providers within the community is maintained for clients needing help with obtaining a care provider.

Outreach workers assist the clients in obtaining Medi-Cal or other sources of funding for their pregnancy. Medi-Cal income eligible pregnant women will qualify for Special Services Medi-Cal or Emergency Only Medi-Cal for their pregnancy. We can assist clients in getting their Presumptive Eligibility status and then continuing on and receiving their Medi-Cal.

A pregnant woman can access the PCG program by:

• Applying for Medi-Cal benefits for her pregnancy

• Obtaining a positive pregnancy test at one of our Pregnancy Testing Clinics, 1-800-914-4887

• Placing a call to the Toll-Free Health Referral Line at 1-800-564-8448

To obtain more information about the Physician Referral List or to become a PCG provider and have your name and practice listed, please call the Prenatal Care Guidance Coordinator at 714-834-8160.