resources
Easy access to the information you need. Use this section to create handy tools and find information about additional resources for you and your baby which may be available to you. Call the phone number on the back of your ID card to confirm program eligibility.
Information
Be aware of gestational age when choosing elective caesarean delivery.
Check out the March of Dimes article: Why the Last Weeks of Pregnancy Count, and view Dr. Sandy Cohen as he talks about potential health issues for babies delivered prior to 39 weeks via elective caesarean. Watch Video
text4baby.org
Text4baby is a free mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health. An educational program of the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition (HMHB), text4baby provides pregnant women and new moms with information they need to take care of their health and give their babies the best possible start in life.
March of Dimes
UnitedHealthcare and the March of Dimes are proud to work together in promoting healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. Click on this link to learn about the March of Dimes and the difference it makes in the health of mothers and babies throughout the world. www.marchofdimes.com
La Leche League
La Leche League is an international organization that supports breast-feeding. Their website www.llli.org has breast-feeding information, resources and links to find support in your area.
ParentSteps Infertility Discount Program
- Access to nurses, health care professionals and resources that define treatment options for women with infertility issues who have limited or no infertility benefits as part of their health care plan
- Learn more by calling a ParentSteps nurse specialist toll-free at 1-866-774-4626 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Standard Time)
Neonatal Resource Services
- Provides resources and intensive care to newborns with critical health issues
- Learn more by calling a neonatal nurse consultant toll-free at 1-888-936-7246 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Standard Time)
Congenital Heart Disease Resource Services
- Provides resources for newborns with heart defects
- Learn more by calling a nurse consultant toll-free at 1-888-936-7246 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Central Standard Time)
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