Women Veterans Health Care

Maternity Care

VA provides maternity coverage and care coordination to help create a seamless maternity care experience.

Maternity care is covered by VA. Each VA facility offers ongoing maternity care coordination via VA Maternity Care Coordinators (MCC), who collaborate with you to guide you through your care.

What resources and services does VA provide for maternity care?

VA covers a wide range of maternity care services throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum. Maternity care services available through VA include:

• Full physical exams and lab tests
• Prenatal education and screening
• Obstetrical ultrasounds
• Genetic tests and specialty consults
• Prescription drugs
• Labor and delivery
• Newborn care on the date of birth plus 7 days immediately after birth
• Lactation support
• Support and services in case of miscarriage or stillbirth
• Social work and mental health services
• Maternity Care Coordinators (MCC)

VA also covers nursing bras, breast/chest pumps, and maternity belts. Request these items through your MCC at least two weeks before your due date. You can get other supplies, such as lactation pads, human milk storage bags, and nipple cream through the VA Pharmacy.

VA benefits may not cover all services, including home deliveries, doulas, or experimental procedures. Your MCC can answer questions on coverage and connect you to additional resources.

Maternity Care Coordinators

Every VA offers maternity care coordination. VA Maternity Care Coordinators can answer questions you have about services and coverage through every stage of your pregnancy. Maternity Care Coordinators can help you:

• Navigate health care services both inside and outside of VA
• Access care for your other physical and mental health needs
• Connect to community resources
• Cope with pregnancy loss
• Connect to care after delivery
• Answer questions about billing

To find a VA Maternity Care Coordinator near you, contact your VA provider or local Women Veteran Program Manager. If you are an LGBTQ+ Veteran and have questions about your eligibility for VA's maternity care services, please call the Women Veterans Call Center or contact the LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator at your nearest facility for more information.

How do I access services for maternity care at VA?

If you don't already use VA health care, you can also use the following online tools:

Find out if you are eligible for VA health care.

Enroll in VA health care if you haven't already.

• If you or your spouse are pregnant while separating from the military, you may be eligible to extend your military health care benefits through 6 weeks post-delivery. Continued coverage is not automatic when transitioning from the Military Health System (MHS). Talk to your current provider before separation.*

Find your local VA to learn about what services may be available and to make an appointment.

Where can I find more information and resources on maternity care?

These links can help you learn more about maternity care:

• Pregnancy Planning Resources
  • VA Healthy Pregnancy
  • VA Maternity Care Brochure
  • VA Maternity Care Brochure (Español)
  • VA Maternity Benefits Cost-Sharing Information
  • HHS Office on Women's Health: Pregnancy*
  • CDC Reproductive Health*
  • CDC Pregnancy*
• Postpartum Support
  • VA Lactation Support
  • VA Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • VA Postpartum Depression
  • VA Contraception
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: After Pregnancy*
• Parenting Support and Resources
  • VA Parenting Support and Classes
  • VA Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program (IPVAP)
  • VA Homeless Services
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)*
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)*

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The Women Veterans Call Center is your guide to women's health

If you have questions or can't find what you're looking for, you can call, text, or chat online with the Women Veterans Call Center (WVCC) at 855-829-6636 to get help and find available resources and services in your area. Trained women representatives can also:

• Provide you with information on enrolling in VA health care if you have not already
• Provide you with information on setting up a medical appointment in your area
• Provide you with information about your eligibility (including questions about disability ratings) and other VA benefits like employment, education, and home loans
• Connect you with your local VA Medical Center or local women's health contact who can assist in coordinating all the services you need

WVCC representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.

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