Healthy Pregnancy Information
Expecting the Best® Maternity Program
FirstCare Health Plans is pleased to offer Expecting the Best® for our members. This program is focused on helping mothers enjoy a healthy pregnancy. Expecting the Best® members will receive helpful tips and assistance during pregnancy and for one year after birth.
Pregnancy/Delivery
- Planning for delivery, including individual support during and after a pregnancy
- Access to a nurse 24/7
- Coordinated efforts to promote full-term birth in women who previously delivered pre-term
- In-home support for high-risk conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and severe nausea
- Early enrollment in service coordination support program
Postpartum
- Depression screening following delivery, including postpartum resources
- Parental education for newborn health during the first year
- Immunization reminders
- Planning for returning to work
Members may be contacted by a Service Coordinator to invite you to this program, when we receive a claim indicating pregnancy. You may also opt-in and sign up for this program by calling the customer service number on the back of your insurance card or email us at HPMaternityCaseManagement@BSWHealth.org. Please include:
- Name
- Preferred phone number
- FirstCare member number
- Brief description of your needs
A Service Coordinator may invite you to enroll when we receive a doctor’s referral or pregnancy claim. You can opt-in or out of this program at any time through a Service Coordinator or customer service.
Pregnant or just had a baby?
Feeling overwhelmed or worried? Need someone to talk to? HRSA's National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential and here to help, 24/7.