Apoyo para mamás y bebés

Celebramos un año de impacto

In 2025 we celebrated measurable outcomes achieved with our clinical and community partners in our expanded Special Beginnings maternal and infant health initiative.

More than 800 healthy babies were born through program partners, and more than 33,000 people received services in the initiative's first full year.

Several efforts funded through Special Beginnings helped bolster the maternal health care workforce, including training of nearly 800 doulas, preparing Illinois to expand access to vital support and services during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

At our Blue Door Neighborhood Center^SM locations, we hosted classes and workshops on breastfeeding and maternal fitness and wellness. The BDNC program also held its second annual Birth Equity Symposium, engaging the community in meaningful conversations around the importance of family, support and inclusion.

Queda mucho por hacer

A second round of Special Beginnings grants totaling $2 million awarded in 2025 supported digital, clinical and community partnerships to expand access to quality maternal and infant health care and services and address social factors that influence a mother and baby's well-being.

These organizations are expanding access to comprehensive health services, including behavioral health care, to reduce poor maternal and infant outcomes, such as preterm and low birth-weight babies and obstetric and postpartum complications.

"We look forward to supporting families at every stage of life and that starts with maternal care," said BCBSIL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Alvia Siddiqi. "BCBSIL is committed to driving positive change for maternal and infant health and championing its advancement every step of the way."