From early pregnancy through the weeks following your baby’s birth, the Aetna Enhanced Maternity Program is designed to help you and your baby stay healthy. All full-time Harris County employees, their spouses, and their dependents are eligible to participate in the Aetna Enhanced Maternity Program.
Care for You and Your Baby
- Learn about what to expect before and after delivery, early labor symptoms, newborn care and more.
- Receive phone-based genetic counseling and screening as well as convenient, confidential and cost-effective genetic testing.
- Make informed decisions throughout your pregnancy.
- Receive advice on lowering your risk for early labor.
- Learn how to cope with postpartum depression.
Call Aetna at 800-228-6481 to enroll as soon as you know you are pregnant.
Breastfeeding Supplies & Support
Lactation support classes are preventative and covered at 100%.
You’re also eligible for a breast pump covered at 100% through an in-network supplier of Durable Medical and Respiratory Equipment (DME) for Aetna customers.
To qualify for coverage you must have one of the following claims:
- Claim with a pregnancy diagnosis
- Delivery claim
- Lactation claim
Durable Medical Equipment providers may require a prescription when ordering your breast pump. Contact Aetna at 800-228-6481 to obtain a list of National Durable Medical Equipment providers.
Free Lactation Classes
Breastfeeding is an amazing opportunity for moms and babies to bond, and there are health benefits for both. But like anything new, breastfeeding takes some how-to knowledge and a little practice.
Join this virtual breastfeeding class hosted by Kelsey-Seybold that’s designed to make you more comfortable with breastfeeding.
Nutrition and Milk Storage
Refrigerators are available for storing breast milk after using a lactation room. To help ensure that breast milk maintains its nutrients and is safe for use, follow these tips and guidelines.
Use waterproof labels and ink to label each container with the date you expressed the breast milk.
Breast milk can be stored in the following ways:
- Room temperature: Up to four hours
- Refrigerator: Up to four days
- Freezer: Up to six months
Thawed breast milk can only be used for up to 24 hours and should not be refrozen.
Back to Work Resources
You have access to a variety of services to ease returning to work after a pregnancy:
Lactation Rooms
According to recent policy updates, employees are allowed time during their work schedule to pump and have access to a lactation room in their building. If you are in need of a lactation room, please contact your department. If you need assistance getting connected with your department, please contact Benefits & Wellness 713-274-5500.