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December 2019

Tools to help educate your pregnant patients

Everyone expects pregnancy to bring an expanding waistline. But some women are surprised when other body changes occur, such as:

  • Body aches
  • Fatigue
  • Heartburn
  • Morning sickness

All these changes make it important for women to see their doctor for prenatal care not only for the baby, but for themselves.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ website on women’s health** offers information on body changes and pregnancy-related discomfort to help educate women on what to expect and how to manage symptoms. The site addresses such symptoms as body aches, breast changes, dizziness, hemorrhoids and nasal problems. 

The number of prenatal tests that women are expected to get can also be confusing and overwhelming. Expectant mothers may wonder what kind of prenatal tests need to be done and why. Share this flyer, listing common prenatal tests, with your patients. For more information about pregnancy care and tests that you can share with your patients, click here.** 

Programs for FEP members
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® offers the Pregnancy Care Incentive Program to pregnant members enrolled in the Standard or Basic Option plan. The program is designed to encourage pregnant women to receive prenatal care in the first trimester and throughout their pregnancy. The program also provides education to help pregnant members make better choices to keep themselves and their babies healthy.

FEP members who would like more information on the Pregnancy Care Incentive Program, and other incentive programs FEP offers, can visit www.fepblue.org or contact Customer Service at 1-800-482-3600.

Resources for other members
Blue Cross offers the Pregnancy Assistant program through Blue Cross Health & Well-Being, powered by WebMD®. It provides information and activities for women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or those who supporting someone who’s pregnant. See this flyer for more information.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.

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