When members join BabyCare, the Maternal Care Associate can:
- Find a participating obstetrician, pediatrician, specialist, or hospital for the baby’s birth;
- Put members in contact with a Registered Nurse for any special needs;
- Explain the importance of going to all doctor appointments;
- Help members learn about nutrition and what they should and should not eat;
- Answer questions about gestational diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure);
- Explain the signs and symptoms of early labor;
- Help members enroll their babies in Fidelis Care;
- Help members recognize the signs of postpartum depression and remind them to have their postpartum checkup;
- Answer any other questions members may have about pregnancy; and
- Provide support and encouragement for a healthy pregnancy.