Better Birth Outcomes (BBO) | McLean County Health Department

Offers to connect pregnant women and infants to health and wellness services to reduce infant mortality and decrease morbidity, prematurity and low birth weights.

Women assessed to be at high risk of a poor birth outcome based on a previous poor birth outcome and/or medical and social risk factors associated with premature births, low birth weight, and infant/maternal complications are offered the Better Birth Outcomes program (BBO), a more intensive case management program with monthly visits, a home visit each trimester and transportation assistance, as needed, to access prenatal and postpartum care.

BBO can assist pregnant women in applying for Medicaid and can refer to an OB/GYN for prenatal services. Case Managers for BBO programs complete referrals to needed community resources, provide advocacy and care coordination between participants and physicians and provide support to encourage healthy behaviors.