Evaluation of Medicaid Food & Nutrition Support Program for Pregnant Women

"1. Nurture Monthly Packages: Sent every four weeks until the member reaches the end of pregnancy (delivery or other reasons, e.g., miscarriage), with a maximum of eight packages. Each package includes:~ * A US$40 gift card (2 x $20 each) to a grocery store.~ * A healthy eating information sheet selected from Brighter Bites project (https://brighterbites.org/).~ * A set of three recipes.~ * Nutrition-related Frequently Asked Questions (included in four out of the eight packages).~2. Two 30-Minute Nutritional Consultations over the phone: Designed by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who trained a bilingual nutrition specialist to deliver the consultations. Topics revolved around healthy eating during pregnancy, such as food choices, portion sizes, budget-friendly shopping, food safety, and food preparation. No nutrition therapy advice to manage diseases was provided."

Includes regular healthcare services offered as part of the health plan coverage with Medicaid/CHIP.