Pregnancy can be a very stressful time physically, emotionally, and financially for you. There are sources of financial aid, free and reduced-cost medical care, free food, and free and low-cost health insurance available to you and other women who need assistance. Federal, state and local programs, community free clinics, state child welfare offices and other organizations offering financial, medical help and nutritional help are provided.

Financial Help

Right now you may be worried about the many extra expenses related to your care, prenatal care, preparing for a new baby, and then the care of the baby.We created this financial help section of our website to assist you in finding help.

Medical Help

You may be worried about getting adequate prenatal care and medical care for yourself and then for your child. Many parents have children who do not have any or adequate insurance. You and your child may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance and other free medical help services as described in this section.

Emotional Help

Emotional ups and downs during pregnancy are common to most pregnant women. These emotions and feelings are often intense, varied, and unpredictable. The links on this site should help you understand some of the emotions of pregnancy so that hopefully you can deal with them more effectively.

Nutritional Help

If you are eating a healthy diet before you become pregnant, you may only need to make a few changes to meet the nutritional needs of pregnancy. But, in case you need help, we have provided an entire section to help you with general pregnancy nutrition, weight gain, and diet information and we have listed several of the federal, state and local programs that will provide you with information about, and access to, free and low-cost food.

Support Groups

Pregnancy Support groups are available to help you with fetal development information, pregnancy testing, abortion alternative counseling, and to help you deal with the challenges of your pregnancy.