Pregnant or postpartum?

Free WIC, Medicaid for pregnancy, doula and lactation help, and the postpartum checklist.

Where are you?

For you right now

Crisis lines that pick up 24/7

Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773 (text 'Help' to 800-944-4773). Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262.

Call 1-833-852-6262 β†’

Free food + formula (WIC)

WIC covers pregnancy through baby's 5th birthday. Income limits are higher than SNAP β€” most pregnant moms qualify.

Find WIC near you β†’

Pregnancy Medicaid + CHIP

Even if you didn't qualify before, pregnancy Medicaid covers prenatal, delivery, and 12 months postpartum in most states.

Apply for Medicaid β†’

Free / sliding-scale doulas

DONA International and HealthConnect One can match you to a doula. Many states' Medicaid now covers doula care.

Find a doula β†’

What to bring to the hospital

ID, insurance card, birth plan, comfortable clothes, phone charger, snacks, going-home outfit (newborn + 0–3 mo).

Open the new-mom guide β†’
πŸ“… Don't forget

Set reminders for prenatal visits, WIC appointments, and postpartum checkups.

Open reminders β†’