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Prenatal Care
Finding out that you are pregnant can be a special and exciting time. Molina Healthcare would like to help you take care of yourself and your baby.

While you are pregnant, it is important for you to see your health care provider regularly. At these visits, your provider will check how you are feeling and how your baby is growing. You can also ask questions or share any worries about your pregnancy.

Keep the following appointments with your provider:

 

Trimester	Weeks	Appointments
1st	Weeks 1-12	Make an appointment as soon as you think you are pregnant.
2nd	Weeks 12-28	See your provider every four weeks.
3rd	Weeks 28-36  Weeks 36-delivery	See your provider every two to three weeks during weeks 28-36 of pregnancy. See your provider every week until your baby is born.
Postpartum	After your baby is born	See your provider 7 to 84 days after birth. Schedule this visit as soon as your baby is born.

 

High-Risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy can cause problems for you and your developing baby and often requires care from specially trained providers.

One or more of the following health conditions can put you at high-risk:

• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Kidney disease
• Being overweight or obese
• Drug or alcohol use
• Cancer
• Epilepsy
• An infection, like hepatitis C or HIV
• Periodontal (gum) disease and tooth decay
• Being younger than 17 or older than 35
• Being pregnant with more than one baby
• A history of three or more miscarriages, or other problems with past pregnancies

To learn more on how to stay healthy during your pregnancy, click here. 

 

To receive support for a high-risk pregnancy, please call Molina's Health and Wellness team at (866) 891-2320 (RRT/TDD: 711).

 

Virtual maternity care – anytime, anywhere with telehealth support by Ouma Health.

Plus, Ouma can help you find the right doctor for in-person care and connect you to local care resources. It is important to receive health care during and after your pregnancy. Providers can help identify concerns early, give you guidance, and ensure that your recovery is going well after delivery. Go to Ouma’s website to learn more: Ouma Health | Total Maternity Telehealth.

To make an appointment, visit Ouma.me/Molina-wa or call us at 800-869-7165 (TTY: 711)

 

Postpartum Care
After having your baby, it is important for you to see your health care provider within 7 to 84 days. This visit helps make sure you are healing well and feeling okay. It is also a good time to ask any questions you have.

During a postpartum visit, your health care provider will:

• Check your weight and blood pressure
• Examine the breasts, abdomen and perineal or C-section incision/wound
• Screen for depression and anxiety
• Discuss potential birth control options
  
  

If at any time you are experiencing chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, high fever, severe headache, or extreme pain, call 911 or go to the emergency room.

Baby Blues
It is normal to feel a little sad after having a baby. This is called “baby blues." It can happen because of:

• Big changes in hormone levels
• Feeling very tired or stressed
• Not having enough help taking care of your baby or yourself

Talk to your provider if you feel these symptoms are lasting longer than two weeks after your baby is born.

Postpartum Depression
After having a baby, some parents may feel very sad, worried or tired. They might have a hard time getting or taking care of themselves or their baby. This is called postpartum depression. It can last a long time if you don't get help.  Talk to your doctor if you have any of these things:  

• Feeling sad, hopeless or overwhelmed
• Crying more than usual for no clear reason
• Feeling very nervous or scared
• Having a hard time feeling close to your baby
• Not enjoying things you used to like
• Thinking you are not a good parent
• Avoiding friends and family

 

Postpartum depression can be so severe that some birthing parents think about harming themselves or their baby. If you have these thoughts, please call-text-chat the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or TTY (800) 799-4889, or call 911.

Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding gives your baby important nutrients for a healthy start to life. Breastfeeding can also be a way for you and your baby to bond. Other benefits of breastfeeding include:

• You don't have to pay for formula
• It may help you lose weight
• It can keep your baby healthy by:
  • Fighting off common sicknesses
  • Helping their brain grow
  • Easing teething pain
  • Lowering their chances of getting allergies, asthma, obesity and type 2 diabetes

 

Did you know Molina Apple Health (Medicaid) Members are eligible for a free breast pump? 
Get your breast pump in 3 simple steps through our partner Aeroflow Breastpumps:

1. Fill out the Aeroflow Breatpumps “Quality Through Insurance Form” with your basic health insurance information.
2. Aeroflow Breastpumps will verify your coverage and submit all required paperwork on your behalf.
3. Choose from a variety of Molina-covered electric breast pumps that best fit your lifestyle.

For more information about Aeroflow Breastpumps, click here, or call (844) 867-9890.

 

Note: This breast pump benefit is available to qualifying members. 

Other ways to feed your baby

Some parents may not be able to breastfeed because of medical reasons like:

• Not having enough breast tissue (hypoplasia)
• Breast infections
• Baby is losing weight
• Baby can’t have milk because of a condition like galactosemia or PKU
• Low thyroid

 

If you can’t breastfeed or choose not to, there are other healthy ways to feed your baby such as:

• Baby formula
• A supplement nursing system
• Donor breast milk from milk banks

 

Talk to your provider to see which option is best for you and your baby.

After your baby arrives, there is a lot to think about. To learn about how to help keep you and your baby safe and healthy, click here.

 

Immunizations
Immunizations (shots) protect your baby from harmful diseases and infection. It is important for your baby to get their immunizations on time.

Immunizations do not cause autism. For more information about vaccine safety, click here.

For more information on the recommended immunizations schedule according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click here.

A note about flu shots: Flu shots do not give you the flu. Some people have a mild reaction to the shot that may last a few hours, but it is not the flu. For more information about the flu shot, click here.

Resources

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Services for Moms and Kids
  WIC is a nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
  WIC offers the following at no cost:

• Health foods and baby formulas
• Nutrition education
• Breastfeeding support
• Referrals to immunization (shots) services, and other health screenings
• Referrals to health care and community services

 

Apple Health (Medicaid) members who qualify for WIC include:

• Pregnant individuals
• New and breastfeeding mothers
• Infants and children under age 5

 

  To find a WIC clinic near you:

• Call the Family Health Hotline at (800) 322-2588
• Text “WIC” to 96859
• For more information, click here.

 

• Partnership Violence
  Abuse (physical, verbal, or emotional) can begin or get worse when an individual is pregnant. If you are experiencing abuse, get help: 
  

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline (open 24/7): Call (800) 799-7233 or (800) 787-3224, or visit thehotline.org.
• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Visit wscadv.org/get-help-now/.

 

• Molina My Health – Tobacco Cessation Program

  For adult members, age 18 and older, who are ready to quit tobacco use. A specially trained Health Educator can work closely with you to develop a tobacco cessation plan of care that is individualized to meet your needs and support you through the quitting process. This program is available to members at no cost. For more information, please call our Health Management Department at (866) 891-2320 (TTY/TDD: 711).

• Other resources to help you quit smoking: smokefree.gov

• Dental Care 
  Adults over 21, including pregnant people, and young children receive dental coverage through Apple Health (Medicaid). To find a dentist for yourself or your child, click here.
  

Molina Help Finder
This is your one-stop shop for finding low-and-no-cost resources to meet your basic needs like food, housing, job training, childcare and more! Find services near you using our online search tool at MolinaHelpFinder.com. 

Member Rewards
Did you know? Molina Healthcare gives Apple Health (Medicaid) members rewards for getting a postpartum care visit and other important screenings. For more information, click here.

Transportation
Nonemergency transportation for medical and behavioral appointments is available for Apple Health (Medicaid) members. For more information, visit: HCA.WA.Gov/Transportation-Help.