Expectations

Each pregnancy is different, and mothers-to-be who are well informed can make decisions that may result in healthier pregnancies.

At HMC, our dedicated and experienced maternity nurses have successfully supported pregnant women with prenatal health concerns since the program began in 1989. We assist expectant mothers through:

• An assigned prenatal/postnatal nurse who is supported by an on-site team of clinical specialists

• A care management system that assesses risks to help ensure consistent, individualized education and support

• Prenatal interventions based on the expectant mother’s pregnancy status, complications, medical history and physician’s plan of care

•A 24-hour, toll-free nurse access line that helps expectant parents make informed health care decisions

• A maternity Web site with easy access to educational resources as well as online enrollment and interaction with HMC maternity nurses

• Targeted support for smoking cessation

• Postpartum depression screening

Expectations was designed to help lower the incidence of preterm and low-birth-weight births, reduce pregnancy-related medical costs, and improve the ability of mothers-to-be to recognize the signs and symptoms of complications. To help accomplish this, we also offer Preconception Education and Parenting Programs through Expectations.