Home State Health hosts fun and informative baby showers for moms-to-be. Check out our outreach page for events near you.

Breast pump program- If you are pregnant or recently had a baby you may be eligible to get a breast pump at no cost through your Home State Health and Show Me Healthy Kids benefits.  

• You will need a prescription from your doctor or provider before your breast pump can be shipped.
• You can receive one breast pump per pregnancy, but no more than one every two years.
• You may choose any network vendor and contact that provider directly to place your order.
• Please choose only one vendor. Ordering from more than one company may result in extra charges that you could be responsible for.
• You will not be reimbursed for a breast pump purchased at a retail store.

Breast pumps usually ship during your third trimester, once your prescription is received and your order is processed.

To request a breast pump: You may contact one of our network providers listed below or call the health plan on the number listed on the back of your health plan ID card.

Aeroflow : 844-867- 9890
Tenderheart: 855-855-8484

For more information on breastfeeding visit: Breastfeeding Support or call 800-392-8209

You can find more information about breast pump coverage by clicking here:

Having information to support a healthy pregnancy and delivery is important. Below you will find a few resources available to you.

Healthy Moms Healthy Babies is a Missouri specific website that gives you important information about pregnancy, postpartum care, and available resources.  

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services provides information on various programs offered throughout the state including, WIC, Women’s Health, and Infant and Child Health.  

Start Smart for Your Baby is our care management program dedicated to supporting you throughout pregnancy and after your baby is born. This program website provides a lot of educational information about caring for you and baby.  

Family planning services are covered under your MO Healthnet pharmacy benefit. Talk to your doctor about birth control options that are right for you.

• MO HealthNet covers most prescription prenatal vitamins, folic acid, and over-the-counter oral iron, with a prescription from a healthcare provider. Find a list of covered prescription prenatal vitamins here. Other prescription prenatal vitamins not on the list may be available with prior authorization.

Taking care of your mental health and substance use is important for both you and your baby. Below are some resources available to you.

• If you are feeling sad, irritable, hopeless, or worried, help is available.  Call 988 Lifeline for support.
• If your relationship is causing you to question your safety or the safety of the baby, call 1-800-799-7233. If it is not safe for you to call, the National Domestic Violence Hotline has a live chat service to provide real-time support. For information about relationship health please visit our Relationship Health/Domestic Violence page.
• Concerned with how your medications can affect pregnancy and breastfeeding? Talk to your doctor or call MotherToBaby at 1-866-626-6487.
• Trying to decrease or stop substance use? Call Care Management for support with a referral or find a provider near your that provides substance use services.
• There are risks of marijuana use in pregnancy. Refer to the Marijuana use in pregnancy (PDF) for more information.

You can be rewarded for completing healthy behaviors. To learn more about what incentives you may qualify for visit our My Health Pays Rewards page.

My Health Pays can be used to pay for utilities, transportation, telecommunications, childcare services, education, rent, and everyday essential household and baby items at Walmart.

You may be eligible for some additional health benefits. Contact Care Management to learn more.

• Dental and Vision Benefits: You might be eligible for dental and vision benefits. Assistance is available to help you find an in-network provider.

• Belly Bands: May be available during pregnancy for members who are engaged in Care Management and meet the criteria.

• Mom’s Meals: You may be eligible for 30 meals after delivery if engaged in care management services.

• Blood pressure monitors- If you have high blood pressure or have had it in the past, you may be able to get a blood pressure monitor. Your doctor can write a prescription and send it to an in‑network medical equipment provider.

• Doula services are a covered. Access our Find A Provider Tool to find a doula in network and near you. Doula Support (PDF)

For help with eligibility or enrollment, contact Care Management at 855-694-4663.

Keeping your baby safe is important, and these resources can help. From safe sleep and car seats to poison prevention and child safety, find the support and information you need below.

• Safe Kids Worldwide
• Missouri Safe Kids
• Safe Sleep Training 
• Making your home safe for baby 
• Prevent Child Abuse America
• Missouri Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline, 573-751-3448, 800-392-3738
• Missouri Poison Center or call 800-222-1222
• Missouri Safety Belts and Child Safety Seats,  or call 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636)
• Car Seats: Information for Families 
• Lead Exposure: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
   

• Call the Quit Smoking Hotline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or text MOM to 222888 to get the support you need with quitting and to receive rewards for engaging in the program.
• The Puff‑Free Pregnancy program offers structured tobacco cessation health coaching sessions designed to support smoking cessation during pregnancy. Your Care Management team can help you get connected.

Vaccine Recommendations:

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps protect both you and your baby. Important vaccines you may need include:

• Flu - Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: If you are pregnant during flu season, doctors recommend getting a flu shot. Pregnancy increases your risk of getting very sick from the flu. Studies show the flu shot is safe during pregnancy.
• TDAP- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis Vaccine
• Coronavirus - COVID-19 Vaccine
• RSV Vaccine
• Pneumonia

Vaccines are covered through your pharmacy benefit with MO HealthNet.

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing:

STD testing during pregnancy helps protect you and your baby. Some STDs can be passed to your baby during birth, which is why testing is important. These include:

• HIV – Can be transmitted during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.
• Gonorrhea – Can infect the baby’s eyes, causing blindness if untreated.
• Chlamydia – Can cause pneumonia or eye infections in newborns.
• Herpes (HSV-1 & HSV-2) – Can cause severe infections if the baby is exposed during vaginal delivery.
• Hepatitis B – Can be passed during birth, leading to chronic liver disease in the baby.
• Trichomoniasis – May lead to preterm birth or low birth weight.
• Syphilis – Can cross the placenta during pregnancy, leading to congenital syphilis.
• Congenital Syphilis (PDF) is a serious condition passed from mother to baby during pregnancy, can be prevented through routine STD testing, early detection, and timely treatment during pregnancy.