Find help throughout your pregnancy

Start here: What you need right now

If you are pregnant

  • Find an OB/GYN or midwife.
    Log in to BlueCare Connect
  • Schedule your first visit.
    Call your OB/GYN. If you need help, speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager at (401) 459-2273.
  • Learn about your benefits.
    Log in to BlueCare Connect, choose “Get help,” and ask a Care Guide for your Summary of Benefits.

If you just had a baby or are about to give birth

  • Schedule your postpartum visit with your doctor.
  • Get help with recovery, feeding, or care needs.
  • Talk to someone if you feel overwhelmed.

If you need help with any of this, speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager at (401) 459-2273.

We can help you every step of the way

Doulas: personal support during and after pregnancy

Doulas provide emotional, physical, and educational support before, during, and after childbirth. This can help your experience be as healthy and positive as possible. A doula works directly for you. They are not part of your medical team and don’t provide medical care. Instead, doulas can:

  • Answer questions about birthing options so you can make informed, empowered decisions
  • Help you communicate effectively with your healthcare providers
  • Provide guidance, emotional support, and physical assistance throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery, and the postpartum period
  • Provide continuous reassurance and encouragement during labor and delivery
  • Ensure your birthing partner has tools to support you—and feels supported as well
  • Provide information about medical procedures so you know what is happening and why
  • Help you adjust to your new role (or newly expanded role) as a parent

Find a doula
Visit RI Certification Board for Certified Perinatal Doulas*
Speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager at (401) 459-2273.

Care managers: help understanding benefits and care

BCBSRI maternity care managers can help explain your benefits, work with your doctors, and find help covering costs.

  • Know your benefits
  • Find doctors
  • Get help with transportation, food, and care costs
  • Understand your care and next steps

Speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager
Call (401) 459-2273.

Emotional health: supporting you when you need it

Many people experience mood changes, stress, or anxiety during pregnancy or after birth. You’re not alone—and support can make a big difference. If this is getting in the way of your daily life, your relationships, or your recovery, we’re here to help.

Find emotional support
Speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager at (401) 459-2273.
Find a behavioral health specialist—log in to BlueCare Connect.

Postpartum visit: key to your health—and your baby’s

Don’t skip the postpartum visit. This appointment helps you:

  • Check your physical recovery
  • Get support for feeding, eating, sleeping
  • Talk about mood, stress, or other concerns
  • Stay healthy for yourself and baby

Schedule your visit today
If you need help, speak with a BCBSRI maternity care manager at (401) 459-2273.

More resources

Online help
Your plan includes virtual support, at no extra cost to you, such as:

  • 24/7 personalized support
  • Virtual care management visits and messaging
  • Online classes, groups, and articles

You can find the Maven program in BlueCare Connect under Benefit Programs.
See what Maven offers

Stages of pregnancy
The Office on Women’s Health, part of the U.S. government, has simple explanations of what you need and when during your pregnancy.
Learn more*

Answers about your benefits
For information about your BCBSRI benefits, call us at the number on the back of your member ID card.

*The links provided are to external entities not affiliated with BCBSRI, and are intended for informational purposes only. Providing these links is not an endorsement or referral of a particular provider or organization. BCBSRI cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in the links provided and shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or uncovered charges as a result of using the information provided in the links. Coverage is subject to BCBSRI policy and member benefit plan terms and conditions.

Is a doula right for you?

Here are some answers to common questions.

What are the potential advantages of using a doula?

Doulas can provide emotional, physical, and educational support to someone who is expecting or has recently given birth.

  • Prior to birth, doulas can help you develop a birth plan and teach you breathing and relaxation techniques.
  • During labor, doulas can offer physical support through massage and breathing and relaxation techniques, as well as be a source of continuous comfort and encouragement.
  • Doulas can help communicate with the medical staff during labor if you are unable to or uncomfortable doing so.
  • Some doulas are able to help with your transition to home by providing encouragement and support to all family members, assisting with breastfeeding education, and showing family members how to assist the mother.
Which BCBSRI health plans include doula coverage?

Most plans include doula coverage; however, some self-funded plans do not include this coverage. Speak with your employer or call the customer service number listed on the back of your BCBSRI ID card if you are unsure about your plan.

Which specific doula services are covered?

BCBSRI members in fully insured health plans can be reimbursed for doula services up to $1,500. Services may include:

  • Labor and delivery
  • Prenatal and postnatal visits (up to the first 12 months postpartum) – up to 6 visits total

All fully insured plans, whether provided through your employer, purchased directly from BCBSRI, or purchased through HealthSource RI, include this coverage. Some self-funded health plans may also include coverage for doula services. If you get your health insurance through work and aren’t sure what type of plan you have, speak with your employer or call BCBSRI customer service at the number listed on the back of your member ID card.

Can my doula bill BCBSRI directly?

Only credentialed, in-network, doulas can bill BCBSRI directly.

My doula is not part of the BCBSRI network but would like to be. How can my doula join the network?

Share this link with your doula, or they can send an email to our Provider Relations team at ProviderRelations@bcbsri.org.