Planning for Pregnancy
Everyone’s ideal family size is different. We can help you plan and grow your family to the size you want. We do this through our family planning services. These services help you learn about all the different birth control options you have with Sentara Health Plans. From there, you can decide what works best for you.
Doula Services
Ask about our doula services. A doula is a person who offers non-clinical pregnancy-related services throughout your pregnancy, at labor and delivery, and during your postpartum period, including:
- emotional support
- childbirth education
- breastfeeding support
Benefits and coverage for doula services include getting:
- up to nine visits, including four prenatal, four postpartum, and one delivery visit
- connected to health and social services
- culturally informed care
Safe sleep education through the Safe Sleep Academy
Welcoming BabySM offers free online training through its partner, Cribs For Kids®. You can help make sure infants younger than one year of age sleep safely. Take the “Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Ambassador Training” and earn points in the Welcoming Baby program to go toward your completion gift.
Stay Smokeless for Life
If you smoke and are pregnant, or thinking about getting pregnant, talk to your doctor about quitting. Quitting is the best thing you can do for you and your baby. Sentara Health Plans Stay Smokeless for Life program can help you quit smoking once and for all and includes counseling, online tracking, and quick reads to keep you on track.
Ovia HealthTM
Do you need help tracking your ovulation, cycle, and pregnancy? Discover the benefits Ovia Health apps have to offer. Sentara Health Plans provides these apps free to you. Get the Ovia Health apps today.
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