4th Trimester
(3 months after delivery)
Not everyone has heard of it, but the fourth trimester -also known as the postpartum stage- is just as important as the pregnancy trimesters. It is the 12-week period immediately after you have had your baby. This is the time when you and your newborn start adjusting to each other and your new lives.
The fourth trimester is a time of great change. After giving birth, the attention will likely turn to your baby and you may forget your own health. This is an incredibly rewarding time, but it is also exhausting. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and never be afraid to ask for help.
What to expect in the postpartum stage
What to expect during other trimesters
Get rewarded for a healthy pregnancy!
Our Healthy Rewards Program offers exciting rewards and benefits for you and your family to enjoy as we help you plan for a healthy future, such as:
Basic Baby Care and Birth Classes
Fitness Center Membership Fee Assistance (STAR 21+ only)
Dental Services (STAR 21+ only)
Portable Crib/Playpen
Well-Child Checkups Rewards
Blood Pressure Monitor (for CHIP-P only)
Postpartum Visit Rewards
*Restrictions and limitations may apply and may vary by plan, including but not limited to age, gender and covered benefits by program. Extra benefits valid during the eligible year (September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025). Visit healthyrewardsprogram.org for more details.
Take care of your postpartum health!
Healthy Texas Women (HTW) members now have access to HTW Plus, a program with improved postpartum services.
Need help applying for your baby’s health care coverage?
To see if your child is eligible for Medicaid, call 2-1-1, or for help with your application, click on the button below.