HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
Pregnancy Resources and
Maternity Management Program
Advantage is pleased and proud to offer an outstanding resource and support service to our expectant health plan participants through the Healthy Beginnings Pregnancy Resources and Maternity Management Program. Every Mother-To-Be has the opportunity to take Advantage of this wellness-focused program for prenatal education, care, and personal interaction with clinical staff experienced in maternity care. Resources include access to maternity nurses, a toll-free pregnancy hotline, and free customized prenatal educational materials mailed directly to the home.
Healthy Beginnings offers each expectant mother a maternity nurse assigned specifically to her to provide screening for potential risks, answer questions, and furnish educational materials. The nursing staff will be available and regularly in touch throughout the pregnancy and post partum period as a support resource for the new mother.
Designed to promote a positive maternity experience, Healthy Beginnings also assists with early identification of any possible risk factors and encourages early intervention to help reduce the severity
and incidence of preterm and high risk birth.Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I contact the nurse case manager to notify I’m expecting?
A. The nurses can be reached by calling 1-800-917-3235 and identifying yourself as an expectant Mother-To-Be participating in Advantage Health Plans’ Healthy Beginnings Maternity Program. You may also contact the nurses via secure email, at medv-cm@med-valu.com
Q. What happens when I call?A. The nursing staff will provide some initial introductions, then ask your name, health plan, and arrange for a convenient time to discuss your pregnancy and complete an initial history creening. All discussions are confidential. Depending on your pregnancy history, the nurse will arrange for follow-up calls to see how you are doing with your pregnancy and will also be a valued resource throughout your pregnancy.
Online Pregnancy Resources
