If you are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant, it’s time to start taking preventive health measures for your baby. A healthy pregnancy is one of the best ways to promote a healthy birth. Getting early and regular prenatal care improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy.
District health plans cover health screenings and services provided by in-network doctors with no out-of-pocket costs like copays or coinsurance, even if you haven’t met your deductible.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas preventive care includes essential screenings.
- Aspirin for preeclampsia prevention
- Breastfeeding support, supplies and counseling
- Counseling for alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy
- Counseling for healthy weight gain during pregnancy
- Diabetes screening after pregnancy
- Folic acid supplementation during pregnancy
- Screenings related to pregnancy, including screening for anemia, gestational diabetes, bacteriuria, Rh(D) compatibility, preeclampsia and perinatal depression