Care for Pregnant Members

Being pregnant is an exciting time! We also know that you may have questions about your and your baby’s health. AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio has many tools available to help you have a healthy, full-term pregnancy. 

If you have a question or would like to know more about pregnancy services available to you, call Member Services at 1-833-764-7700 (TTY 1-833-889-6446).

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Along with the specialized pregnancy tools listed on this page, here are some other things you can do that have been shown to help contribute to a healthy pregnancy and a full-term delivery:

  • Eating healthy foods
  • Exercising safely
  • Getting early, regular check-ups with your doctor
  • Taking vitamins, like folic acid
  • Avoiding harmful things like smoking, drinking alcohol, or using drugs
  • Getting plenty of rest
  • Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated
  • Managing your stress level

You can also find more information about having a healthy pregnancy and preventing preterm births at Ohio Perinatal Quality Collaborative.

Read on for information about our Bright Start® pregnancy program. This program is specifically designed to help the pregnant person navigate this new and exciting time.

Keys to Your Care

Keys to Your Care® is a texting program for pregnant AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio members. The program will send you important educational and informative text messages every week during your pregnancy and for the first few months after your baby is born. To learn more, speak to our Bright Start team or text OHMOM to 85886 and enroll today!

Doula services

AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio covers doula services for pregnant and postpartum members. A doula is a trained, non-medical professional who can advocate for you during your pregnancy. They provide support before, during, and after childbirth.

Bright Start

Bright Start helps our members stay healthy when they are pregnant. It aims to help you have a healthy baby. The Bright Start program gives you information about the importance of:

  • Eating right
  • Taking your prenatal vitamins
  • Receiving medical care in a timely manner
  • Staying away from drugs, alcohol, and smoking
  • Visiting your dentist so you can keep your gums healthy

AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio will work with your providers to make sure you get the care you need. We can give you information or connect you with other services, like:

  • Food and clothes
  • Transportation
  • The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program
  • Domestic violence support
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Home care
  • Helping you understand your emotions, such as signs and symptoms of postpartum depression

For more tips and information on pregnancy, view the Bright Start Booklet (PDF) or call Bright Start toll-free at 1-833-606-2727 (TTY 1-833-889-6446). The care coordination staff is available to answer questions, provide educational materials, and work with you during your pregnancy.