Perinatal Care Management (PCM)
PCM helps pregnant HUSKY Health members start pregnancy care with an obstetrical (OB) care provider. Our nurses also work with those who experience a high-risk pregnancy. Care Management (CM) supports pregnant members, their families, and their providers during and after pregnancy. They discuss how to recognize warning signs of any possible problems.
Our nurses can:
- Meet with you by phone, on a video call, or in person.
- Provide information about pregnancy.
- Answer your questions.
- Help you manage difficulties you may be having.
- Provide support to help you meet your health goals.
You can learn about available resources and benefits. These include breast pumps and blood pressure measurement devices and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) services. If your baby had a stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a nurse can support you for up to one year after your baby’s discharge from the NICU.
Below are checklists to help keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. Follow the links for other helpful resources.
Enroll by calling: 1.800.859.9889 and dial extension 2025.
One of our staff will talk with you to see how we can best help you.
For help recognizing maternal warning signs and sharing your concerns with your provider, click here.
Pregnancy Checklist
- Choose an Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) or a Certified Nurse Midwife.
- Use our provider search to find HUSKY Health providers. Select Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetric Nurse Practitioner, or Certified Nurse Midwife to choose a provider to care for you during your pregnancy.
- Or call 1.800.859.9889, ext. 2025.
- Schedule prenatal appointments.
- Know why prenatal appointments are important.
- Schedule appointments and transportation to appointments by calling: 1.800.859.9889, ext. 2025.
- Learn about what to expect during pregnancy and the resources offered in your community.
- Call us at 1.800.859.9889, ext. 2025 or explore these pregnancy resources.
- My 9 months Magazine: This magazine from the March of Dimes has everything you need to know about pregnancy. Learn what you can do to help maintain your pregnancy to 9 months.
- Learn about reducing your risk of preterm birth.
- Learn about gestational diabetes.
- Understanding Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia is high blood pressure that starts after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about who is at risk, the signs and symptoms, testing and treatment, and when to contact your OB provider.
- Learn about ways to reduce your chances of having a C-section and the situations where a C-section is the right choice. Click here for more information about the benefits of vaginal birth.
- COVID-19 Vaccines while Pregnant or Breastfeeding
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding, can help protect you and your baby. For more information, click here.
- Your HUSKY Health benefits include a blood pressure cuff, low dose aspirin, and breast pumps with a prescription from your provider. Talk to your provider about obtaining these items. If you need assistance, call 1.800.859.9889.
Post-Pregnancy Checklist
- Choose a pediatrician for your baby.
- Use our provider search to find HUSKY Health providers. Select General Pediatrician, or Pediatric Adolescent Medicine to choose a provider to care for your child`.
- Or call 1.800.859.9889, ext. 2025.
- Schedule 3-12 week postpartum visits (www.marchofdimes.org).
- Schedule visits and transportation to visits by calling: 1.800.859.9889, ext. 2025.
- Learn some helpful tips for preparing for your postpartum appointment.
- Plan your health after having your baby. For a copy of the post pregnancy check list, click here.
- Learn about breastfeeding and newborn care.
- Click here to find information and support on breastfeeding.
- Choose a self-paced experience to prepare for your breastfeeding journey at the Ready Set Baby website.
- Learn about HUSKY Health benefits. Get connected to resources such as housing, WIC, food, breast pumps, and baby supplies.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is available to infants and children under the age of five.
WIC may also be available to:
- Pregnant women
- Women who are breastfeeding a child under the age of one
- Women who have had a baby in the past six months
The WIC program offers nutrition services including:
- Help putting healthy food on your table for your family
- One-on-one diet advice from a nutrition professional
- Breastfeeding support and information
- Support from other moms with young children
- Resources
- To find out if you may be eligible for WIC, use the WIC Prescreening Tool.
- Learn more about WIC programs and how to enroll.
- If you plan to breastfeed your baby, speak with your provider about ordering a free pump after your baby is born. For more information, call 1.800.859.9889.
- Find the right car seat and install it correctly.
- Get up-to-date on all checkups and vaccines.
- Understand baby blues and postpartum depression.
- To have your questions answered or get care for postpartum depression, contact Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership/Carelon Behavorial Health by calling 1.877.552.8247.
- The loss of a pregnancy or baby is extremely difficult. Call our nurses to receive the support you need in this tough time. We offer Care Management services, help with the transition after pregnancy, and access to behavioral health services.
To learn more about coping with this pain, call us at 1.800.859.9889 ext. 2025, or visit Hope After Loss.
- Connect to programs to help your child get the care they need.
- Plan your health after having your baby. Click here for our Interconception brochure.
- Baby's First Year: Help keep your baby healthy through the first year. Learn about the signs of certain health issues and what you can do to help prevent them.
Secure emails
We’ve begun using new software for our secure emails.
During your first time sending or receiving an email with this system you’ll need to create an account with a new password. You'll use this information to log in each time you want to send a secure email. You'll also use it to log in when you receive a secure email from HUSKY Health. When creating your new account, you’ll receive an email from Proofpoint. Enter the code from the email in the field provided to complete your registration.
When sending your email, address it to member@chnct.org. You can ask questions about your HUSKY Health coverage, such as what benefits are available. You can also find out how to a get a new blue and white HUSKY Health member ID card.
Address your email to websupport@chnct.org for help with:
- Resetting your password
- Signing in to your account
- Viewing your HUSKY Health member ID card
This portion of the HUSKY Health website is managed by Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.®, the State of Connecticut’s Medical Administrative Services Organization for the HUSKY Health Program. For the general HUSKY Health website gateway, please visit portal.ct.gov/husky. HUSKY Health includes Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services.