Every pregnancy is unique, and whether they are first-time expectant moms or experienced mothers, most women have questions and concerns during pregnancy. The SmartStarts program is an outstanding, comprehensive prenatal program, focusing on educating expectant mothers and mentoring them through each trimester of pregnancy. The program works in coordination with the services provided by an expectant mother’s physician to decrease the incidence of premature birth and low birth weight.

Each expectant mother is assigned to a personal prenatal nurse and may call or e-mail the nurse whenever she has a question or concern. In addition, the prenatal nurse makes scheduled outbound calls to check on the participant at key times during her pregnancy and provides educational information on a schedule that corresponds with the needs of each trimester—during the timeframe when specific topics are most likely to be helpful. The nurses provide education to help the expectant mother communicate more effectively with her doctor’s office.

Expectant parents can visit the SmartStarts Web site for additional tips, information, and links to free products and services.

If you are pregnant and need more information on enrolling in the SmartStarts program, please call MedCost at 800-722-2157.

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