Oh, Baby!
Preventive care is the best way to protect your health, and you can start by reviewing the resources on this page.
Preventive care is the best way to protect your health, and you can start by reviewing the resources on this page.
Did You Know There Are More than Three Trimesters?
The fourth “trimester” is the period immediately postpartum and the 12 weeks following the birth of your baby.
Enroll in our Maternal Health Program!
Attend free online classes, hear from a midwife, get check-ins from social workers and more! For more information and to enroll, visit our Maternal Health page.
A Message from Dawnette Ann-Marie Lewis, MD
I am a mom of two. I remember when I brought my son home. Even though I was a healthcare provider, I was a new mom, and I relied on the support of my family. I think it’s important to create that dynamic [of support] before coming home…and dealing with the stress of becoming a new mom.
Videos
Wellness Member Assistance Program Prenatal Series: Am I In Labor?
Ask the Expert: Nutrition and Breastfeeding
Pregnancy Wellness
What You Can Do to Have a Healthy Pregnancy
4th Trimester Tips
What You Can Do to Have a Healthy Baby
You and your baby will undergo significant changes in the first three months after delivery. Knowing what to expect can help you be more prepared, recover faster and bond with your baby.
Statistics
Between 2020 and 2023, 1199SEIU members had approximately 3,000 babies each year.
In New York City…
8,075 babies are born each week (139,960 nationally)
90.5% are born full-term (90.6% nationally)
75.7% of infants are born to women receiving adequate-to-optimal prenatal care (74.9% nationally)
33.9% of live births are Cesarean deliveries (32.1% nationally)
1 in 11 babies, or 9.5% of live births, are born preterm (37 weeks or less) (1 in 10 nationally)
Source: March of Dimes
About 140 million births take place worldwide every year. The number of births attended by skilled health providers or at a healthcare facility have increased from 58% in 1990 to 81% in 2019.
Deaths from complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period have declined by 38%.
Source: WHO
Maternity and Doula Services
To find additional doulas, please search our Provider Directory.
For coverage details, please refer to your Summary Plan Description (SPD).
Birthplace Coverage and Birthing Support
Breastfeeding Benefits
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