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Postpartum & Baby Care

Take care of yourself, too

Caring for a newborn is a full-time job — and it's easy to put yourself last. But your recovery matters, too. Postpartum healing looks different for everyone, so if something doesn't feel right — physically or emotionally — don't hesitate to reach out to your provider. And if you need help navigating benefits or finding resources, support programs are available through your plan and employer. You don't have to figure it all out on your own.

After your baby is born, make sure to enroll him/her in your health plan, even if it's not the Concordia Health Plan. Whatever your coverage, you'll typically need to add your child to your plan within a specific timeframe. Ask your employer for more information.

For health plan members, you can also visit your Member Portal or call us at 888-927-7526.

If you didn’t order a pump before delivery, you may still be able to order one after birth. Learn what you need to do to get a breast pump through your health insurance.

Wellness Resource Finder

Counseling and urgent support
If you’re struggling, you are not alone. Counseling resources are available through your health plan.If you feel you may harm yourself or someone else, call 988 or your local emergency number right away.

Evernorth
You have 24/7 access to support through Evernorth, your enhanced Employee Assistance Program, as well as eight free sessions per topic (from family to financial issues to substance abuse, emotional health and stress), per year.
- Phone: 866-726-5267
- Online: Evernorth.com/ConcordiaPlans

We know your days are full — but try to keep up with your postpartum follow-up visits and recommended screenings. These appointments are just for you, and they matter. If you have questions about coverage for labs, prescriptions or therapy services, your plan's member support team is here to help. Reach out before you schedule — whether that's Quantum Health (Anthem BCBS, Cigna Healthy Me and UMR), Kaiser Permanente or Cigna HMO, depending on your coverage.

Check out the “Finances for New Parents” webinar recording.

Update Beneficiaries

While enrolling your new baby, be sure to update your beneficiaries. It’s an important step. For the Concordia Disability & Survivor Plan, log in to the Member Portal.

Learn how to update beneficiaries for other Concordia Plan Services benefits.

Breast Care & Pelvic Health

Learn how preventive breast screening is expanding in 2026 plus get support and resources for common pelvic health concerns.

What’s changing in 2026?

Starting in 2026, preventive breast cancer screening coverage goes beyond standard screening mammograms. If additional imaging is needed to complete your screening, it may be covered at no cost to you.

What services may be included as preventive screening?

Screening mammograms
Breast MRI or ultrasound when medically indicated to complete the screening process and billed as preventive by the provider

Learn more

What does “medically indicated” mean? Your provider determines whether additional imaging is needed based on your initial mammogram results. When follow-up imaging is part of screening (not diagnosis or treatment), it may be covered as preventive care.

Why might my costs still vary?

Coverage depends on how services are billed by your provider (preventive vs. diagnostic). If imaging is performed to diagnose or treat a confirmed condition, cost sharing may apply.

Helpful tips

Ask your provider whether follow-up imaging is part of preventive screening or diagnostic care.
If a service requires prior authorization, your provider should submit it in advance.
For major procedures, you can request a predetermination of benefits before moving forward.

Find a mammogram facility

Use Valenz Bluebook to search participating facilities and compare options before you schedule. If you have symptoms or abnormal findings, follow your provider’s guidance on where and when to receive care.

Leakage, discomfort or pelvic pain — these are things many women experience at some point, whether after childbirth, during midlife changes or somewhere in between. They're more common than you might think, and while they can feel embarrassing to bring up, help is available. You don't have to just live with it. Talk with your provider about symptoms and potential options such as physical therapy or specialty care.

Other pelvic health resources:

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/topics/pelvic-health
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/obgyn-womens-health/depts/urogynecology-pelvic-floor-disorders
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/factsheets/pelvicfloor
https://www.fda.gov/consumers/knowledge-and-news-women-owh-blog/what-women-need-know-about-their-pelvic-floor