Let us know when you’re pregnant so that we can help you take advantage of special benefits for members who are pregnant or who have recently had a baby. As a Tufts Health Together member, you get many covered benefits while you're pregnant, such as a free breast pump, breastfeeding, maternity care and midwife services.
If you haven't already, you need to choose the provider who will deliver your baby. Choose this provider as soon as possible so that he or she can take care of you and your baby during your pregnancy. You can find a provider online or call us at 888-257-1985 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and we can help you find a provider.
After you choose your pregnancy care provider, make sure to keep all of your scheduled appointments, even if you feel fine. Your provider can monitor your and your baby’s progress, address pregnancy-related health issues and answer any questions you have.
Genetic Carrier Screening are tests for parents that check for specific genetic conditions that parents may pass to their child. Carriers may be healthy and have no symptoms but carry a gene for certain genetic disorders (like Cystic Fibrosis, Sickle Cell Disease, Tay-Sachs and others). If these tests are not done before pregnancy, they can be done after you are pregnant. Talk to your provider for more information on genetic carrier screening tests.
A different kind of genetic screening is Prenatal Genetic Screening. These are tests are done during your pregnancy and can provide information to see if your baby may be at risk for certain genetic disorders or conditions. Talk to your provider for more information about prenatal genetic screening options.
Important tips during pregnancy
Here are some of the things you can do to help keep yourself and your baby healthy during pregnancy:
- Eat healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables
- Avoid potentially harmful foods, like undercooked meat and unpasteurized dairy products
- Drink lots of fluids
- Avoid alcohol and soda, and cut down on caffeine
- Take steps to reduce your stress. Talk with your provider if you need help managing stress.
To learn more about having a healthy pregnancy, see our Online Health Guide.
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Prenatal WIC Visit
You can get a $25 gift card after your second visit to a Women, Infants & Children (WIC) office during your pregnancy.
How to get your $25 gift card:
- Print an EXTRAS Reward Form
- Visit your WIC office
- Keep a copy of the form for yourself
- Mail the completed form to:
Tufts Health Plan
Attn: Claims Department
1 Wellness Way
Canton, MA 02021-1166
Please note:
- You must be a Tufts Health Together member when you visit WIC and when we process your order.
- You should get your gift card in six to eight weeks.