Pregnancy and women's health
Deciding if and when to have a baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Whatever you choose, Wellpoint is here for you.
Planning for a healthy pregnancy
Download our Pregnancy and Beyond Resource Guide to learn about our Taking Care of Baby and Me® program and how you can support your well-being during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and Beyond Resource Guide (English)
Pregnancy and Beyond Resource Guide (Spanish)
Health A to Z
Our Health A to Z library is also a great resource for you. Health A to Z has answers to questions on topics such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and more. If you're pregnant, there are many things you can do to help you and your baby stay strong and healthy.
Once you find out you're pregnant
Schedule an appointment with your OB provider.
- Prenatal care is very important for you and your baby. Your doctor will ask you about your health, do a physical exam and tell you your baby's due date.
- Who is your OB provider? If you don't have one, use the Find Care tool to find a provider near you.
Take care of you.
- Eat healthy foods, stay active, and avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs.
- Complete an OB health screener.
- This helps us get you the care and support you need during your pregnancy.
Enroll in Healthy Rewards. You may be able to earn rewards for going to your prenatal and postpartum appointments. To enroll in our Healthy Rewards program, visit the Benefit Reward Hub or call the Healthy Rewards Customer Service Line at 888-990-8681 (TTY 711) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Complete an OB Health Screener
Helpful resources
Staying healthy at any age
Stay healthy and strong by:
- Going to your doctor and dentist regularly
- Keeping vaccines up-to-date
- Protecting yourself from sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Planning for pregnancy or preventing an unwanted pregnancy
- Avoiding tobacco and alcohol
- Staying active
- Eating healthy
Planning for pregnancy
Are you thinking about having a baby? There are steps you can take to stay healthy before, during and after pregnancy. They can help you have a healthy baby, too!
Before you become pregnant, talk with your doctor about:
- Planning to start a family
- Avoiding tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
- Taking medications safely
- Taking folic acid
- Making sure your vaccines are up-to-date
- Staying active
- Eating healthy
Taking care of you and your baby
Being a new parent is an exciting time. But it can bring some unexpected challenges. You may have questions about how to keep yourself and your baby healthy.
Besides talking with your provider, there are many resources to help keep you healthy, both physically and emotionally. There are also many resources to help you keep your baby safe, happy and healthy.
Navigating the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
If your baby was born sick or premature, they may have been admitted to the NICU. You may be having a hard time coping. We believe the more you know, the better you'll be able to care for your baby. We offer the NICU Case Management program to support you with the day-to-day stress of having a baby in the NICU and to help you prepare yourself and your home for when your baby is released from the hospital. After your baby is home, our NICU case managers continue to provide you with education and support to improve health outcomes, prevent unnecessary hospital readmissions, and guide you to community resources if your baby needs them.
Supporting your partner during and after pregnancy
There are many ways you can support your partner during pregnancy. Encourage them to seek early and regular prenatal care. Attend appointments and birthing classes with them. Encourage your partner to avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs, stay active and eat healthy. Find ways to help them reduce stress during pregnancy.
Take care of yourself, too. As you help your partner stay healthy, take these steps with them:
- Visit your doctor
- Make sure your immunizations are up to date
- Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
- Stay active — spend time walking or exercising with your partner
- Eat healthy
- Find ways to reduce your stress — reach out to friends and family who are parents and can provide you with support and advice
Your role as a parent is very important to the health and development of your baby. You may have a lot of questions about caring for your newborn. The links below can help you get ready to be a parent.
Coping with the loss of a baby
Losing a baby is very painful. A strong circle of support can be very helpful. You can find help here:
First Candle. Support for families who have had a pregnancy or infant loss. Call First Candle at 800-221-7437 (TTY 711) for bereavement support. Grief counselors are on hand at no cost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National SHARE. Pregnancy and infant loss support. Call 800-821-6819 (TTY 711).
MISS Foundation. Support and resources after the death of a child. Call 888-455-6477 (TTY 711).
Teens: Taking care of your health and planning for the future
You may have questions about sex, relationships, body changes or birth control. When you get regular checkups, you can talk with your doctor. If you want to talk privately, ask your doctor if they can answer your questions without a parent in the room.
Interactive tool
From Embryo to Baby in Nine Months. Learn how your baby grows and changes inside the womb.
Support and resources
Community Resource Link
Get help finding food, jobs, housing, and other things you may need.
Healthy Rewards
Visit the Benefit Reward Hub to enroll and redeem your Healthy Rewards. You also can call Healthy Rewards at 888-990-8681 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Infant Safe Haven
Learn about safe-haven laws in your state and what to do if you can't care for your newborn.
