Prenatal Care. The Contractor is responsible for arranging for the provision of comprehensive Prenatal Care Services to all pregnant Enrollees including all services enumerated in Subdivision 1, Section 2522 of the Public Health Law in accordance with 10 NYCRR Part 85.40 (Prenatal Care Assistance Program).
Prenatal Care. The Health Plan shall:
Prenatal Care a. In order to promote healthy birth outcomes, the MCO or its contracted providers shall:
Prenatal Care. 2.7.5.2.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care to members beginning on the date of their enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. This requirement includes pregnant women who are presumptively eligible for TennCare, enrollees who become pregnant, as well as enrollees who are pregnant on the effective date of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. The requirement to provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care shall include assistance in making a timely appointment for a woman who is presumptively eligible and shall be provided as soon as the CONTRACTOR becomes aware of the enrollment. For a woman in her second or third trimester, the appointment shall occur as required in Section 2.11.4.2. In the event a member enrolling in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO is receiving medically necessary prenatal care services the day before enrollment, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements in Sections 2.9.2.2 and 2.9.2.3 regarding prior authorization of prenatal care.
Prenatal Care. 3.4.6.6.1 The Contractor shall operate a proactive prenatal care program to promote early initiation and appropriate frequency of prenatal care consistent with the standards of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Contractor’s program shall include participation and coordination with Smart Start.
Prenatal Care. Regular prenatal care has been shown to improve the health of women and their babies. Each week, one midwife from your team will be in the office to provide the appointments for the team’s clients. This will ensure that appointments are available with some flexibility for you and that clinic is not cancelled due to births. We expect to see all clients once a month until the 28th week of pregnancy, every second week until the 36th week, and once a week thereafter until the baby is born. During your prenatal visits you will have the opportunity to learn about the changes your body goes through as the pregnancy progresses. Our care includes monitoring your blood pressure, the growth of the baby, the baby’s heart rate and position, urinalysis, assessment of your general health and that of the baby. We order routine tests including genetic screening, ultrasound and bloodwork, as required. If you developed any complications in previous pregnancies, we request that you obtain records of your birth from the midwife or physician who provided your care. If you develop any complications during your current pregnancy, we will refer you to the appropriate specialist for a consultation and in some cases care will be transferred to the specialist. Your family and friends are welcome to attend clinic with you. If you are planning to have your children at the birth, we suggest that you bring them to meet us. When a homebirth is planned, the midwives will visit your home to become familiar with the location. LABOUR AND BIRTH Our care in labour includes telephone support in early labour and continuous support during active labour. Two midwives will be present for the birth and immediate postpartum. Midwives monitor the progress of labour, conduct the delivery of the baby and provide immediate postpartum care for the mom and newborn, including suturing if necessary and a newborn exam. If complications develop in labour or during the birth, your midwife will consult and/or transfer care to the appropriate specialist as indicated. We also provide help with breastfeeding, give emotional support and give information and guidance to the woman and her support people. In situations where birth plans change in labour, we continue to provide you with information about your options and give support to help you make decisions.
Prenatal Care. The PSN shall:
Prenatal Care. The Contractor agrees to provide or arrange for comprehensive prenatal care services to be provided in accordance with standards and guidelines established by the Commissioner of Health pursuant to Section 365-k of the Social Services Law.
Prenatal Care. Xxxxxxxx visits provide time to talk about questions, feelings, birth plans, and to do routine prenatal assessments. This time spent together in the prenatal period helps to build a close and trusting relationship between midwife and family. Your child(xxx), husband/partner, or friends are welcome at prenatal visits. If you are planning sibling participation at your birth, we recommend that you bring your child(ren) to some of the visits so that we can get to know each other and the children can gain a sense of being part of the pregnancy and birth plans. Prenatal visits will take place every 4 weeks until 28 weeks when visits are every 2 weeks. At 36 - 37 weeks, the midwife will offer a home visit and then clinic visits will be weekly until your baby is born. We are available by phone between visits. Pagers may be used for urgent situations. If you need to see your family doctor for some reason (i.e. antibiotics), please inform your midwife so that she is aware of what you’re receiving.
Prenatal Care. 2.7.5.2.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide or arrange for the provision of medically necessary prenatal care to members beginning on the date of their enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s MCO. This requirement includes pregnant women who are presumptively eligible for TennCare, enrollees who become pregnant, as well as enrollees who are pregnant on the effective date of enrollment in the CONTRACTOR’s
