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Pregnancy care

Take care of yourself while you’re pregnant. That’s the best way to give your baby a great start. Whether you need help choosing a provider, learning about childbirth classes or getting healthy food, we're here.

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Let us know you’re pregnant

  • If you’re pregnant, you’ll want to share the news with us. That way, we can help connect you to the care and services you need. So you and your baby can be as healthy as you can be. You can let us know:

  • By phone: Call ${member_services_phone}.

  • By fax: Complete the Notice of pregnancy form (PDF) and fax it to ${member_services_fax}.

Give your baby the best start


After your baby is born, you’ll need to enroll them in Medicaid benefits. 

[You have a few options:
 

  • Call [State Medicaid name]: X-XXX-XXX-XXXX. You can call them [hours], [days].

  • Contact your local Department of Social Services (DSS).]

Your baby will get an ID number for eligible benefits as soon as possible. This helps ensure they’ll get all the care they need.

Benefits for you and baby

A healthy baby is the best reward, but now you can enjoy even more. Check out these benefits for you and your baby.

 

This program is all about getting you and your baby the care you need. It’s a benefit you can enjoy before and after your baby is born. Why take part? You’ll get support through your pregnancy and as a new mother. [And you can get rewards, too.]

 

Get rewards for care


You can earn rewards for completing certain healthy steps. [Then, the dollars appear on a special card you’ll receive. You can use the card to buy healthy food, maternity supplies and diapers at local and online stores.]

 

With [Maternity Matters/The PROMISE Program], you can earn:
 

  • [$50: Complete the Notice of Pregnancy form (PDF) as soon as you find out you’re pregnant or within the first trimester.]

  • [$25: Go to your first prenatal visit.]

  • [$10/visit: Complete up to 10 follow-up prenatal visits (after your first one).]

  • [$50: Go to your postpartum visit 21 to 56 days after your baby’s birth.]

 

[After you complete these steps, contact us to claim your rewards.


 

[During pregnancy, you’ll get a special welcome kit for baby. This kit includes a diaper bag, baby blanket, wipes and other items to help give your baby a healthy start. Then, after your baby's birth, you’ll get a case of diapers, too.]

More help during pregnancy

We’re here to help you stay healthy through your pregnancy. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, a care manager can help you get the special care you need. You’ll get support, including info about preterm labor and birth.

 

What is preterm labor?
 

Preterm (early) labor is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can cause an earlier birth, which may lead to health problems that can affect the baby.  

 

Any pregnant woman can have preterm labor. It may start for no reason, but you’re at a higher risk if you:
 

  • Are carrying more than one baby (twins, triplets or more)

  • Have had preterm labor or an early birth in the past 

  • Use drugs or alcohol while pregnant

  • Smoke or use other forms of nicotine while pregnant

  • Have bleeding during pregnancy

Preterm labor info

A care manager can help you:

  • Learn more about your pregnancy
  • Make a care plan that’s right for you
  • Get services and care 
  • Work with health care providers, agencies and groups
  • Get services after hours in a crisis 
  • [Arrange services for children with special health care needs]

To learn more, just contact us. Or visit our care management page.

Care management


Support for breastfeeding 

 

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Your provider can help you get a no-cost breast pump. You don’t need pre-approval (prior authorization). Just ask your provider how to get yours.

If you’re breastfeeding, you’ll want to empty your breasts regularly by feeding or using a breast pump. This prevents your breasts from becoming full and painful. You can pump breast milk when it works for you. Then your baby can get the best nutrition, no matter what your schedule. A breast pump also gives other family members the chance to feed and bond with your baby. 

 

Need help with breastfeeding? Call the National Breastfeeding Helpline at 1‑800‑994‑9662 (TDD: 1‑888‑220‑5446).

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is a national nutrition program that aims to protect the health of women, infants and children. The [State name] WIC program provides these services at no cost:

  • Help with breastfeeding questions
  • Referrals to agencies
  • Healthy food, like fruits and vegetables 
  • Healthy eating tips

You can find WIC programs in:

  • County health departments
  • Hospitals and clinics 
  • Community centers 
  • Schools 
  • Other places in your area

Want to learn more about WIC?


Just contact us. You can also visit WIC to find out if you can get benefits.  

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More info for a healthy pregnancy

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