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. 

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
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.
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. 
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. 

More on our health and wellness programs. 

The Mommy and Me Welcoming Wardrobe helps Sentara Health Plans Community Plan members access free, new, or gently-used clothing during pregnancy, early parenthood, or times of change.

Whether you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, caring for little ones, or returning to work, we’re here to help you feel comfortable, confident, and prepared.

What you can receive 

If you’re a Community Plan member, you can request:

  • Maternity clothing for your pregnancy.
  • Clothing for newborns, toddlers, and young children.
  • Professional outfits for job interviews or new jobs.
  • Extra support if you’re facing urgent changes at home.

How it works

  • Call your Medical Outreach or Welcoming BabySM community health worker to tell them what you need.
  • We prepare clothing based on your specific needs and location.
  • A team member sets up a time to deliver the clothing to you.

About the clothing

  • We collect new or gently-used clothing through donations and community partners.
  • We wash and inspect every item to ensure it’s clean and in great condition.
  • We prepare each item so it’s fresh, neat, and ready for you and your family.

Wardrobe closets are available in these locations:

  • Tidewater
  • Richmond
  • Harrisonburg/Winchester
  • Roanoke
  • Bristol

Get support today! Call your Welcoming BabySM community health worker to request clothing or ask questions at 1-844-671-2108 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.