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Member Maternal Health - Pregnancy and Family Planning

Family planning, pregnancy, and childbirth

Wherever you are in your family-planning journey, we're here for you.

Health care at every stage

As a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) member, you have access to benefits to help you plan for a family, address fertility issues, and care for your reproductive health. Your family planning journey is unique, and Blue Cross NC wants to make sure you get everything you need, every step of the way.

Did you know that many family planning services are covered as preventive care? That means many services are covered at 100% by your plan, such as:1

Well woman visits

Breastfeeding support

Gestational diabetes screenings

Depression screenings

Find out what's covered under your plan

As you start your family planning journey, you'll want to know what's covered and not covered in your Blue Cross NC plan.

Check your Benefit Booklet on your Blue Connect℠ member portal, and look for the “Family Planning” section.

You'll be able to see which benefits, services, and equipment are covered and excluded in your plan for maternity care, infertility services, and more.2

Savings and benefits for both you and your baby

Breast pump savings

Did you know you can get a breast pump at no additional cost?1 You can get this benefit during your third trimester of pregnancy or after your baby arrives.

Mental health support

You go through a lot physically and emotionally during pregnancy and after baby arrives. Maternal depression screenings can help you protect your mental health. These screenings are covered as preventive care, at no extra cost to you.1

Lactation counseling

Need help with breastfeeding? You have access to nursing and lactation counseling providers who can help with nursing positions, milk supply concerns, and more.1

Personal care and baby care items

Blue365® is a free health and wellness discount program open to Blue Cross NC members.3 Check it weekly for new offers on diapers, wipes, bottles, meal subscriptions, fertility medications, prenatal vitamins, personal care items, and more.

My Pregnancy App®

Blue Cross NC members have special access to our free My Pregnancy App.4 The app can help you stay on top of your health throughout your pregnancy and during your baby’s first two years.

  • Get answers to your pregnancy questions  
  • Find resources, tools, and support to help you manage your pregnancy
  • Learn about topics such as Black maternal health, LGBTQ+ parental health, and more
  • Enjoy fun features like the kick counter and relaxation tools

Find the care that’s right for you and your baby

Looking for an OBGYN, fertility specialist, certified nurse midwife, or pediatrician? Our Find Care tool lets you search for in-network doctors in your area.

Point of Blue

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Navigating your fertility benefits with Blue Cross NC.