BNY Mellon Benefits Guide
Aetna's Beginning Right Maternity Program
If you are an expectant mother or father, you can participate in the Beginning Right Maternity Program when you enroll in a health plan through Aetna. Use the program throughout your pregnancy and even after your baby is born. You'll receive:
  • Information for a healthier pregnancy, including prenatal care, preterm labor symptoms, what to expect before and after delivery, newborn care and more.
  • Special help for pregnancy risks. Some individuals have health conditions or other risk factors that could affect their pregnancy. If you do, you can work with a nurse case manager to help you lower those risks. If you're eligible, you also receive follow-up calls after your delivery, a screening for depression and extra support, if needed.
  • Support to quit smoking. By quitting you may lower your baby's risk for preterm delivery, low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). With the Beginning Right Smoke-Free Moms-to-Be® Program, you'll receive one-on-one nurse support to help you quit smoking.
  • Counseling on lowering preterm labor risks. Some babies are born much sooner than expected. This can raise the risk for complications. If you're at risk of preterm labor, the Beginning Right Maternity Program can teach you the signs and symptoms of early labor. You'll also hear about new treatment options.
To enroll in the Beginning Right Maternity Program, call Aetna toll-free at 1-800-CRADLE-1 (1-800-272-3531), weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, or log in to the Aetna Navigator at www.aetna.com and look under Health Programs.
You can also visit Aetna Women's Health at www.womenshealth.aetna.com to learn about pregnancy and other women's health-related information, including reproductive health, menopause, depression, breast and heart health, baby care and more.