Baby and Me Care Coordination Services

What is Prenatal Care Coordination?

• Prenatal Care Coordination is a BadgerCare+ benefit that helps pregnant women get the support and services they need to have a healthy baby. Prenatal Care Coordination services include:

• Help getting the health care you need
• Personal support
• Information on good eating habits and health practices (health education and nutrition counseling)
• Information and help finding needed services in your community
• Information on pregnancy and care of a newborn
• How do I know if this service is for me? The care coordinator will help you by asking about you’re:

• BadgerCare+ eligibility
• Current pregnancy
• Health history
• Relationships
• Worries
• If you are eligible, the care coordinator will help you get the services you need. There is no co-payment for this service.
• Why is BadgerCare+ doing this? Pregnancy is a time of change, every woman can use help with:

• Planning for a healthy pregnancy, birth & beyond
• Locating child care
• Dealing with family and friends
• Emotional problems
• Coping with alcohol or other drug abuse
• Dealing with other problems that are bothering you
• Getting ready for new baby

Questions that a care coordinator can help you with:

• When should I go to the doctor?
• How will I get to the doctor?
• What will labor and delivery be like?
• Should I breastfeed my baby?
• How does this work if I am in a Medicaid HMO?
• What other community services are available to me