Get Ready for Baby Taking Care of Our Expectant Members
Congratulations on your pregnancy! Maternity care is an important part of our healthcare programs. Our goal is to support you throughout your pregnancy journey and to prepare your family for the new addition in your lives. The Get Ready for Baby program offers education, support, and helpful resources during pregnancy and after your baby is born at no cost.
Here is how we can assist you during this special time:
Pregnancy Checklist Helpful guide to keep you organized per trimester
Educational Baby Shower Fun-filled and educational celebrations; available in-person or online
Birthing Classes In-depth childbirth and Lamaze classes across South Texas
Care After Delivery Postpartum education from the comfort of your home or in a virtual setting
A Parent's Guide to Baby Care Essential baby safety knowledge for both new and seasoned parents
High-Risk Pregnancy Support Specialized care tailored to expectant members identified as high risk
Lactation and Nutrition Consultations Expert guidance for successful breastfeeding and mindful eating
Maternal Fetal Medicine Support Specialized care for expectant mothers with certain preexisting conditions
Kids in Safety Seats Classes Proper car seat usage to fully protect babies and children
Healthy Seminars Virtual seminars focused on healthy living, offered monthly
Pregnancy Health Education Preconception care, nutritional program and healthy pregnancy resources
Contact Information
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00p.m. (CST)
Excluding state holidays. Interpretive services available upon request.
Program Help Line: 1-800-964-2777
Member Services: 1-877-324-7543
Enrollment Help Line: 1-800-964-2777
Value-Added Services for Pregnant Members We offer additional benefits to our pregnant members to make the journey to motherhood extra special.* *Restrictions and/ or limitations apply
STAR members: Dental Care for Pregnant Women 21 Years of Age and Older
Up to $500 in dental services Gifts for Completing Checkups
$25 gift card for a prenatal checkup $25 gift card for a postpartum checkup Extra Help for Pregnant Women
$100 gift card for members who attend a Get Ready for Baby educational baby shower
$20 gift card for moms who attend a parent's guide to baby care class
$20 gift card for moms who have a care after delivery visit
$20 gift card for completing a pregnancy health risk assessment
Nutritional counseling
Lactation consultation
One year membership of SHIPT grocery delivery service for high-risk pregnant members
See All STAR VAS STAR KIDS members: Gifts for Completing Checkups
$25 gift card for a prenatal checkup during the first trimester $25 gift card for a postpartum checkup Extra Help for Pregnant Women
$100 gift card members who attend a Get Ready for Baby educational baby shower
$20 gift card for moms who attend a parent's guide to baby care class
$20 gift card for moms who have a care after delivery visit
$20 gift card for completing a pregnancy health risk assessment
Nutritional counseling
Lactation consultation
One year membership of SHIPT grocery delivery service for high-risk pregnant members
See All STAR Kids VAS CHIP members: Gifts for Completing Checkups
$25 gift card for a Prenatal Checkup $25 gift card for a Post-Partum Checkup Extra Help for Pregnant Women
$100 gift card for members who attend a Get Ready for Baby educational baby shower
$20 gift card for moms who attend a parent's guide to baby care class
$20 gift card for moms who have a care after delivery visit
$20 gift card for completing a pregnancy health risk assessment
Nutritional counseling
One year membership of SHIPT grocery delivery service for high-risk pregnant members
See All CHIP VAS CHIP Perinate members: Gifts for Completing Checkups
$25 gift card for a Prenatal Checkup Extra Help for Pregnant Women
$100 gift card for members who attend a Get Ready for Baby educational baby shower
$20 gift card for completing a Pregnancy Health Risk Assessment
Nutritional counseling
A Parent's Guide to Baby Care Classes
One year membership of SHIPT grocery delivery service for High-Risk Pregnant Members
See All CHIP Perinatal VAS