Better Birth Outcomes (BBO)

The Better Birth Outcomes program (BBO) is dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of expecting mothers and their babies through prenatal supportive services. Focused on caring for those mothers most at risk for poor pregnancy outcomes, BBO aims to: 

• Reduce the incidence of infant disease and death resulting from lack of adequate prenatal care;
• Improve pregnancy outcomes; 
• Decrease the incidence of premature birth and low birth weight.

BBO offers support for expecting mothers by providing:

• Individualized care with a knowledgeable RN/Case Manager
• Education on fostering a healthy, full-term pregnancy 
• Breastfeeding education & support 
• Coordinated care with the mother’s healthcare provider
• Assistance with selected transportation expenses 
• Referrals to additional supportive services & other identified needs 

BBO offers support for growing babies by providing:

• Nutrition education & support via the WIC program 
• Lead testing
• Immunizations
• Assessment for developmental & emotional delays with referrals for early intervention services as needed
• Ongoing breastfeeding support & referral to Breastfeeding Peer Counselor as needed 
• Guidance & support navigating Illinois’ All Kids health insurance 

Eligibility 

Participants eligible for BBO include pregnant women with the following risk factors:

• Medical condition (examples: diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, lupus, etc.)
• Smoking, Vaping, drug or alcohol use
• Previous miscarriage or premature birth
• Third child in 3½years
• Pregnant with twins or triplets
• History of HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases
• Over 40 years or under 15 years of age
• Previously/currently abused by anyone
• Homeless
• Previously incarcerated
• Previous/current involvement with DCFS