Tasha finds out she is pregnant! She is very excited, and also overwhelmed with everything she needs to do to prepare for the baby and take care of her health. Tasha signs up for Bright Start right away.
Sign up for Bright Start
If you are an AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollee and are pregnant, sign up for our Bright Start program by calling 1-877-759-6883. Bright Start can help you access support and resources you need throughout your pregnancy, such as finding a doctor or midwife, making appointments, and getting supplies you need to prepare for your baby. Don’t forget that as an AmeriHealth Caritas DC enrollee, you can receive transportation to and from your medical appointments at no cost.
Prenatal visits
Schedule your first prenatal care visit as soon as you find out you are pregnant. Bright Start can help you find a prenatal care provider if you don’t have one. After your first appointment, the schedule below is generally recommended for prenatal visits.
| Recommended prenatal visit schedule | |
|---|
| 0 to 28 weeks | One visit every month |
| 28 to 36 weeks | One visit every two weeks |
| 36 weeks to birth | One visit every week |
Diet and exercise
A healthy diet can help you have a healthy pregnancy, so AmeriHealth Caritas DC offers home-delivered meals at no cost to enrollees who are pregnant and up until eight weeks after giving birth. Call Bright Start to sign up for this program.
Note: Benefits and services may be subject to change, coverage limitations, enrollee eligibility, and/or a determination of medical necessity.
In addition, exercise is important during pregnancy, so try to stay active. Before engaging in physical activity, however, talk to your provider about what types of exercise are safe while you are pregnant. Some options may include walking, swimming, water aerobics, stationary cycling, and prenatal yoga.
