Women’s Health

You know that preventive care is key for the whole family. At each stage of a woman’s health journey, it is important to make healthy choices and find ways to prevent issues.

Preventive Care for Women

You should see a provider on a routine basis even if you are healthy. It helps them find and treat problems early before they get worse.

Here is a chart of preventive care specific for women. The chart is only a guide. Work closely with your provider. They will know what is right for you.

Pregnancy

Your Coverage

Pregnancy is a personal experience. We want you to be comfortable with your care team. You can choose the kind of care and provider you want. Here are a few:

Are You Pregnant?
Call 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711). We can help you find a provider, schedule an early visit, connect you to community resources, and more.

  • OB/GYNs are doctors who specialize in two types of care. Obstetricians (OB) focus on pregnancy and childbirth. Gynecologists (GYN) focus on reproductive health. OB/GYNs can also perform surgery.
  • Midwives are trained in pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care and postpartum health. They are usually not doctors. A midwife might be for you if you have a low-risk pregnancy and you want a more personal relationship with your provider.

Seeing a provider while you are pregnant is key. If you need help finding a provider in your area, call 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711). If you already have a provider, call them to make your first prenatal appointment. You should see them early in your pregnancy, before you are nine weeks.

Mom & Baby Beginnings

Our care management team is here for you during and after your pregnancy. We connect you to resources and work with your providers to make sure you are healthy and safe. We can also help coordinate care if you have a baby in the NICU. Call 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711) to get started.

Centering Pregnancy

Cen­ter­ing is patient-cen­tered care. It combines prenatal education and care in a group of pregnant people just like you. Call 1-833-230-2034 (TTY: 711) to learn more about Centering Programs near you.

Transportation

Get free rides for all prenatal, postpartum and well-baby visits. You can even get rides to any Women, Infant Children (WIC) or Family and Children Services visits. We also offer rides for curbside grocery pickup or to food pantries. Learn more about your ride options.

Reward Programs

Earn over $100 in rewards when you go to your prenatal and postpartum visits. Plus, your baby can earn over $100 in rewards just for going to their recommended visits in the first year. Use your rewards to shop for groceries, clothing, diapers, wipes, and more. Learn more about our reward programs.

Tobacco Cessation

One of the best things you can do for the health of you and your baby is to stop using tobacco. Call the QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW for help. You can even earn rewards when you stop smoking.

Feeding Baby

Choosing to breastfeed, formula feed, or a combination of both is a hard decision for many parents. Learn about your options and what support is available.