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 Behavioral Health
- Birth control planning after delivery
- Referral assistance to community programs
- Connecting you with a Primary Care Provider
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 or Provider we can help. Use our Find a Provider Tool or call Care Coordination at 833-298-4301.
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