Go pro with the Ovia Pregnancy app If you’re an expectant parent researching pregnancy apps, then you know how hard it is to find one you can trust. Good news: We did the research and chose a pro-level app that is completely free for MESSA members and covered dependents. The Ovia Pregnancy [...]
Having a baby? MESSA is here for you MESSA provides support from pregnancy through parenting If you’re thinking about having a baby or you’re already expecting, you’re preparing for an exciting and life-changing experience. We want you to know that MESSA is here with you every step of the way. MESSA [...]
From classroom to health care: MESSA's origins and continued focus on women's health MESSA has always taken women’s health to heart. In fact, women are, in large part, one of the reasons that MESSA exists. MESSA was born out of a need to provide public school employees — many of whom [...]
From MESSA partner Ovia Health Helping your teen express frustration, sadness, anger No one likes feeling sad, angry or frustrated. When you’re a parent, seeing your kid struggle with emotions can be even harder than experiencing them yourself. We can’t protect our kids from negative feelings, but we can help them learn [...]
Oh, baby! Check out the Ovia Pregnancy app Get support along the way from Ovia health coaches When you’re expecting, you want to do everything you can to have a healthy pregnancy. You eat right, avoid things that could be harmful to yourself and your baby, and follow your doctor’s recommendations for [...]
Ovia webinar: Parenting with Purpose Unfortunately for parents, kids don’t come with an instruction manual. Every age comes with its own parenting challenges and its triumphs. Fortunately for MESSA members, you have free access to the Ovia Parenting app, which provides parents with the advice, support and insight they need from [...]
WEBINAR: Making it Through Menopause MESSA members and covered dependents are invited to “Making it Through Menopause” — a free, live workshop from Ovia that starts at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14. If you’re nearing the beginning or already in the midst of menopause, there’s a good chance you’ve heard a lot [...]
Mental health support from Ovia You’re not alone in your parenting journey From planning to pregnancy to parenthood, Ovia’s trio of apps provide personalized support for MESSA members every step of the way — including mental health support. Stressors come in many forms for parents and parents-to-be: sleep deprivation, infertility struggles, hormonal [...]
You have questions; Ovia has answers If you’re thinking of starting a family, expecting a new addition, or trying to wade through the trials and tribulations of parenting, the odds are good that you have questions — lots of questions. After all, kids don’t come with instruction manuals. Fortunately, MESSA members have [...]
Ovia health coaches provide on-demand support Registered nurses available to answer questions, no matter how big or small From family planning to pregnancy to parenthood, MESSA members have support when they need it from the three Ovia Health apps available at no cost to members and their covered dependents. Each Ovia Health [...]
