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Education for Healthy Moms and Babies

WellCare of North Carolina cares about the health and safety of our mothers, babies, and families! We offer many benefits and resource options to help support you and your family from pregnancy to birth and beyond. Prenatal care is an important way to keep you and your baby healthy during your pregnancy. Luckily, as a WellCare member, you have access to our Care Management Program that will provide you with all the resources you need, like:

  • One-on-one education by a Licensed Nurse or Program Specialist 
  • Review of our services and value-added benefits
  • Personalized care plans to assist you with your health goals. 
  • Customized care tailored to your current trimester of pregnancy
  • High-risk pregnancy care management and education
  • Help with community resources, such as housing, food, clothing, and more  
  • Help with obtaining a breast pump
  • Referral assistance for mental health and substance use
  • Birth control planning after delivery
  • Referral assistance to community programs

To be connected with a Care Manager, call Care Coordination at 833-298-4301. It’s important to see a doctor if you are planning on becoming pregnant, or as soon as you know you are pregnant.

If you need help finding an OB-GYN, we can help. Use our Find a Provider Tool or call Care Coordination at 833-298-4301.

 

Navigating NICU can be a complex journey. Luckily, as a WellCare member, you have access to our NICU Care Management Program that will provide you with all the resources you need, like:

  • Review of our services and value-added benefits
  • Personalized care plans to assist you with your health
    goals
  • Help with community resources, such as housing, food,
    clothing and more
  • Referral assistance to community programs
  • Assistance with discharge planning, medical equipment,
    and specialist follow ups

To be connected with a Care Manager, call Care Coordination at 833-298-4301. It’s important for your new baby to follow up regularly with their provider or specialist.

If you need help finding your child a Provider, Pediatrician, or specialist, we can help. Use our Find a Provider Tool or call Care Coordination at 833-298-4301.

There are more ways to care for yourself and your baby!

There are more ways to care for yourself and your baby! Our Start Smart for Your Baby® program was created to support you when you need it. From pregnancy to delivery and after your baby is born.

View the Start Smart for Your Baby® website to learn more.

Please note: The webpage asks you log into to your member account to complete a Notification of Pregnancy. At this time, you do not need to complete a Notification of Pregnancy.

Learn More with These Educational Links

Please enjoy the educational links below to help you and your family navigate through this exciting journey. We encourage you to explore the rest of our website for more information on WellCare and how we can best support you!