Pregnancy and New Baby Support
Your Pregnancy Journey Starts Here
This is your starting place for information and support throughout your journey—from pregnancy through recovery after birth and caring for your newborn. Maryland Physicians Care is here to help you and your baby.
Here you’ll find:
Your Member Benefits
If you are pregnant and have Medicaid through Maryland Physicians Care (MPC), you can get free health care for you and your baby.
- There are no co-pays when you see your doctor.
- Free prescription drugs.
- Free breast pump: Ask your OB to order one. If you need help getting a breast pump. after talking to your OB, call MPC Care Management at 800-953-8854.
- Doula support: A trained doula can help during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Doula – a trained professional who gives emotional, physical, and educational support to people during pregnancy, labor, and after birth.
- Nutrition help: Get healthy food and support through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
- Pacify app: This free app allows you to connect with trusted doulas and lactation consultants who can guide you through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum.
- MyVirtualMPC: Provides 24/7 access to a doctor, no matter where you are.
- MPC Care Management: You can also call the MPC Care Team at 1-800-953-8854 for help with your benefits, finding a doctor, or making an appointment. Fill out this form to see if you qualify for care management services.
Are you having a baby?
You may get free health care if you are not a U.S. citizen. Learn more about Healthy Babies Pregnancy and Postpartum Coverage here.
Your Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting time in your life. Your body will go through many changes to help your baby grow. Once you learn you are pregnant, make sure to:
- Schedule an appointment with your doctor.
- Follow the do’s and don’ts to help keep you and your baby safe.
- Eat the right foods, choose healthy foods and avoid foods that may be harmful.
- Pay attention to your mental health.
- Learn more about what to expect when you are in labor.
If you are having a mental health crisis, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-8-8.
Participating Providers
Healthy Families America (HFA)
Address of Program – 12501 Willowbrook Rd, P.O. Box 1745, Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-759-5079
Email: angela.ellsworth@maryland.gov
Website: https://health.maryland.gov/allegany/Pages/PHPregnanWomenandChildren.aspx
Sinai Family Medicine Associates Home Visits Program
Address: 2401 W. Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21215
Program Contact Name: Shelly Bray, Manager – Community Initiatives
Program Phone Number: 410-601-2174
Program Website: https://www.lifebridgehealth.org/community/community-health
Healthy Families Southern Maryland, a program of the Center for Children
6100 Radio Station Rd, PO Box 2924
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-609-9887
Email: healthyfamilies@center-for-children.org
Website: www.center-for-children.org
Request to Contact Form
Healthy Families Garrett County
1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-7720 or 301-895-3111
Email: debra.house@maryland.gov or maria.friend@maryland.gov
Website: https://garretthealth.org/healthy-families-garrett-county/
Referral Form
Healthy Families Harford County
Phone: 410-612-1779
Fax: 410-612-9181
Email: hchd.healthyfamilies@maryland.gov
Website: https://harfordcountyhealth.com
Referral Form
Program Information
Healthy Families Montgomery
640 E. Diamond Ave, Suite D, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 301-840-3233
Email: ruth.rivas@sheppardpratt.org
Website: sheppardpratt.org
Mary’s Center
Mary’s Center Home Visiting Program
8909 Riggs Road, Adelphi Maryland 20783
Phone: 844-796-2797
Email: fruiz@maryscenter.org
Website: www.maryscenter.org
Mary’s Center
Mary’s Center Home Visiting Program
8909 Riggs Road, Adelphi Maryland 20783
Phone: 844-796-2797
Email: fruiz@maryscenter.org
Website: www.maryscenter.org
Healthy Families Southern Maryland, a program of the Center for Children
6100 Radio Station Rd, PO Box 2924
La Plata, MD 20646
Phone: 301-609-9887
Email: healthyfamilies@center-for-children.org
Website: www.center-for-children.org
Request to Contact Form
Healthy Families Washington County
1302 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: 240-313-3270
Email: wchd.hf@maryland.gov (general inbox) and loan.vo@maryland.gov (program manager)
Website: https://washcohealth.org/wchd-programs/healthy-families/
Referral Form: Healthy Families Washington County Referral Form
Wicomico County Health Department
300 West Carroll St Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: (410) 543-6942
Email: brandy.wink@maryland.gov
Website: wicomicohealth.org
Postpartum and Newborn Health
Your health and your baby’s health matter most in the weeks after birth. Maryland Physicians Care is here to help you every step of the way.
