Welcome to the supplementary content for our printed Embracing Life booklet
Embracing Life is a helpful guidebook produced by South Country Health Alliance for health plan members who are pregnant. Our guide contains resources for new mom’s both during and after their pregnancy. If you don’t have a copy of the Embracing Life Guide, call Member Services to request one or download it from the resource box on the right.
Delfina
Learn what is important for your baby's health.
Dental Care
Dental care is even more important when you are pregnant.
RideConnect
Transportation to and from medical appointments.
Feeding Your Baby
Helpful information for however you choose to feed.
Wellness Rewards
Earn gift card rewards for prenatal and postpartum visits and child well care visits.
24/7 Nurseline
Experienced nurses provide reliable over-the-phone health information for any situation.
Wellness Support Team
Learn to self-advocate and implement positive and effective self-care habits.
Childproofing, First Aid & Safety
Keep your baby safe from dangers in your home. Tips, first aid and safety help.
EX Program Tobacco Cessation
Free help to quit tobacco and nicotine products.
Resources & Phone Numbers
There are many resources available for new moms. Look here for them.
Pregnancy and childbirth classes are a covered benefit for South Country members who are expecting. The individual participating in the class must be enrolled with South Country at the time of class registration.
Sign up for the class and show your South Country member ID at the time of registration. Coverage includes a wide range of childbirth education as well as infant CPR and first aid for childhood emergencies classes.
South Country also covers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes. Go to the Wellness Programs page for further detail.
More Resources for Parents
Documents to download
Embracing Life Guide (pdf-English) (pdf-Español)
Baby's First Year Calendar (pdf-English) (pdf-Español)
Pregnancy Brochure (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali)
Delfina Brochure (pdf-English) (pdf-Español)
Car Seat Program (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali) See available car seats. Also Child Passenger Safety - Know the Law (mn.gov)
Breast Pump Program (pdf-English) (pdf-Español) (pdf-Somali)
Minnesota Child & Teen Checkups (C&TC)
About C&TC (pdf-English)
C&TC Age-Related Schedule (pdf-English)
Minnesota Immunizations Law
Are Your Kids Ready? (pdf-English)
CDC Recommended Vaccines
Birth – Age 6 (pdf-English)
Age 7 – Age 18 (pdf-English)
