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Healthy Beginnings—
supporting you in your pregnancy.

Healthy Beginnings is a maternity care program for eligible Select Health members available at no additional cost.

What’s Included With Healthy Beginnings.

  • Pregnancy support from trained caregivers and nurses as needed
  • Referrals to community resources, including emotional support resources
  • Access to a high-risk prenatal nurse care manager who can answer your questions
  • Financial incentives may be available after your first prenatal and postnatal visits*
  • Educational materials to help you learn more about pregnancy and newborn care
  • Guidance on how to obtain a breast pump

 

Ready to get started?

Call 801-442-5052 or submit an enrollment form online.

*Depending on your plan, financial incentives may be available after a prenatal visit before the end of the 13th week of pregnancy or a postnatal visit within 50 days of birth.  Incentives received may be considered income and subject to tax.

Prenatal Classes.

As a Select Health member, you can enroll in free childbirth classes through Intermountain Health. These classes cover a variety of topics like:

  • Breastfeeding 
  • Childbirth preparation 
  • Coping & comfort for birth 
  • Childbirth classes 
  • And more

Visit the links below to learn more about these free classes.

Classes & Events Search Results | Classes & Events (intermountainhealthcare.org)

 

Early Labor Risk.

Going into labor before 37 weeks is called pre-term labor, and it can be cause for concern. It’s important to watch for any warning signs of pre-term labor.

Signs of pre-term labor:

  • Contractions or cramping more than four times per hour. 
  • Increase or change in vaginal discharge. 
  • A gush or slow leak of fluid. 
  • Aching in your lower back. 
  • Increased pelvic pressure. 
  • Bleeding or spotting. 
  • A feeling that something isn’t right.

Are you having contractions?

  • Stop what you are doing
  • Empty your bladder
  • Drink 2 to 3 glasses of water
  • Lie down on your left side
  • Feel for pressure or cramping

Learn more about preterm labor
 
If you experience any pre-term labor symptoms or notice decreased fetal movement, contact your provider right away or visit the nearest hospital labor and delivery department.

 

Breast Pump Benefit Information.

As a Select Health member, your plan may cover a portable electric breast pump at 100%.
How to receive your breast pump:

  1. You must be in the third trimester of pregnancy or have recently delivered a baby.
  2. Obtain a prescription from either your obstetrician or pediatrician. 
  3. Take or send your prescription to any contracted office or facility. If you have questions about contracted providers, please contact Member Services at 800-538-5038.

Not sure if you’re covered? Call Healthy Beginnings at 801-442-5052 for more information.

 

Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression.

Feelings of deep sadness and depression during pregnancy or after having a child are actually quite common and can be treated. There are many potential causes for this depression, including:

  • Family history
  • Fetal loss 
  • Financial stressors 
  • History of substance abuse or addiction 
  • Relationship stress 
  • Unplanned pregnancy 
  • Domestic violence or abusive relationships 
  • Adverse childhood experiences

Signs of depression include: 

  • Feeling alone 
  • Sadness 
  • Self-doubt and low self-esteem 
  • Wanting to harm your baby 
  • Fear and panic 
  • Loss of happy feelings 
  • Unusual shifts in mood 
  • Low energy
  • And more

Treatments include: 

  • Medication 
  • Support groups 
  • Therapy

While there are no guaranteed methods to prevent all feelings of depression, while you are pregnant and after your baby is born, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and getting adequate sleep may help.
 
If you are feeling like you want to harm yourself or your baby, please get help right away. Call your doctor, call or text the National Maternal Mental Health hotline at 1-833-852-6262, or visit the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.  
 
Learn more about postpartum depression.

 

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

As the name suggests, WIC offers women, infants, and children nutritional support and services. This includes pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, as well as infants and toddlers up to 5 years old. Eligible participants receive supplemental foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and more.

Locate your local WIC resources.

 

General Help.

When you need community resources, 211 can help. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral information helpline and website that connects people from all communities and ages to information about social services and community resources. 
 
Visit their webpage or call 211 to learn more.

The content included here is for your information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Please consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.