On May 5, the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced the completion of the rollout of My Healthy Baby, the state’s obstetrical navigator program that is designed to improve health outcomes for both mother and baby. 
 
My Healthy Baby, launched in January 2020, is a partnership between IDOH, FSSA and the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) that connects pregnant women who are enrolled in Medicaid with free home visiting services and support in their communities during their pregnancy and throughout their baby’s first year of life. The program has referred more than 12,000 women to local support through programs such as Nurse-Family Partnership and Healthy Families.
 
“Improving the health of women and children takes a village, and My Healthy Baby allows us to leverage partnerships at the state and local levels to achieve those goals,” said State Health Commissioner Kris Box, MD, FACOG in a statement. “Bringing this program to our 92nd county is a proud moment for Indiana because it means we are meeting pregnant women where they live, with the resources they need to have healthier pregnancies, and supporting them through that critical first year of their baby’s life. I am incredibly grateful to our legislators for funding this program and to all the home visiting providers across the state who make a difference for the women who participate.”

Eligible women can be referred to My Healthy Baby by a provider or can refer themselves by visiting www.myhealthybabyindiana.com or calling 844-624-6667.