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Pregnancy Management Measures

Meridian is committed to ensuring pregnant individuals obtain the recommended health screenings.

What is the Pregnancy Management Measure?

MDHHS prioritizes the Pregnancy Management Measure, which is a set of health screenings recommended for all pregnant individuals. 

  • Pregnant individuals who had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Testing. 
  • Pregnant individuals less than 25 years of age who had chlamydia screening. 
  • Pregnant individuals that had syphilis screening 
  • Pregnant individuals that had HBsAg (Hepatitis B) testing. 
  • Pregnant individuals that receive Group B Streptococcus (Strep B) Testing. 
  • Pregnant individuals less than 25 years of age who had gonorrhea screening. 
  • Pregnant individuals that had syphilis screening in the first or second trimester and another syphilis screening in first of second month of third trimester. 
  • Pregnant individuals that had HIV testing in the first or second trimester and another HIV testing in first of second month of third trimester. 
  • Pregnant individuals that had HBsAg testing in the first or second trimester and another HBsAg testing in first of second month of third trimester.

Here’s How You Can Help 

  • Ensure every pregnant patient undergoes testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HBsAg at the
    first prenatal visit, followed by retesting in the third trimester.
  • Discuss safe sex measures with pregnant patients to reduce risk of STIs.
  • Advise pregnant patients that STI testing during pregnancy is standard and safe for both them and their
    unborn baby.
  • Ensure pregnant patients understand that retesting in third trimester for HIV, syphilis, and HBsAg is routine.
    This retesting is done to help keep both the pregnant individual and the unborn baby healthy and safe during
    delivery.
  • Make sure pregnant patients understand the health risks of untreated STI’s for themselves and their baby.
  • Inform patients of any positive test results and explain that treatment can be completed during pregnancy
    and prior to delivery.
  • Educate pregnant patients about the Strep B bacteria and normalize testing at end of pregnancy. If the test is
    positive, antibiotics can be safely administered during delivery. 
Last Updated: 04/15/2025