Maternity Support Programs for Health Plans
The Optum® Maternity Support Program provides education, support and guidance before, during and after pregnancy. By addressing members’ unique needs in real time, we can help reduce costs related to pregnancy complications and medically unnecessary interventions.
Healthy mom, healthy baby, happy family
The Optum Maternity Support Program offers:
- Preconception care
- Early preparation and guidance toward a healthier pregnancy
- Early identification of risk triggers
- Monitoring and management
- 1-on-1 access to a maternity nurse
- Education, guidance and answers
- Postpartum education support
- Includes coaching for parents
Reduce preterm birth and NICU admissions
Premature birth affects over 10% of babies.1 Preterm infants require more hospital stays, outpatient visits and prescriptions, resulting in higher medical costs for both members and employers. In order for members to feel truly supported, a comprehensive care approach is needed.
Awards and accreditations
Recognition from trade associations, regulatory agencies and other governing bodies.
Learn more about the Maternity Support Program
The Maternity Support Program has numerous benefits that can help support you.
Sources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Vital Statistics Reports. May 2020. Accessed August 29, 2022.
- 2021 Optum book of business maternity program value study analysis. Results based on enrollment in first trimester and program completion.