Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time. It's also a big change and a lot to navigate. From prenatal care and nutrition to emotional support and baby essentials, 211 connects caregivers and parents to community supports for pregnancy, postpartum and the early years of the baby's life.

Start your search by picking up the phone of finding resources in our statewide resource database.

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Use these common searches to find community resources for pregnancy.

Pregnancy-related

Care/Counseling

Postpartum

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Health Care for Pregnant Moms

During pregnancy, health care (prenatal care) is important for the health of the mother and the developing baby. Health insurance programs are available to offer free and low-cost health care during pregnancy.

메디케이드 offers coverage during pregnancy and for a few months after the baby is born. Learn how to qualify for Medicaid. There is also an option for those who are not U.S. citizens, are pregnant, and meet the other qualifications.

If you do not meet Medicaid's financial eligibility requirements but also aren't eligible for private insurance, another option is the Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (MCHP). That program supports eligible pregnant women and children up to age 19.

They can provide doctor visits, dental care, lab work, immunizations, mental health services, vision care, and more.

Apply for this coverage online through 메릴랜드 건강 연결 또는 one of the other ways, such as the local health department or social services.

Once your child is born, they may qualify for one of these programs even if you do not.

Home Visiting Programs

Home visits during pregnancy and after delivery are a great way to get answers to your questions in the comfort of your home. It is also ideal for a home visitor to be able to help tailor recommendations that work best for your family in your home environment.

There are two ways to get home visiting in Maryland.

One is through Medicaid and the other is through your local county.

Medicaid Home Visiting

Those who qualify for Medicaid may be eligible for a home visit from a nurse or skilled professional during pregnancy and after childbirth.

These home visits offer an opportunity to talk about:

Pregnancy
Parenting
Postpartum care
Nutrition
Life challenges

The visits are specific to the personal situation.

Request home visits through a Medicaid health partner, referred to in Maryland as a Managed Care Organization (MCO).

Other home visiting programs in Maryland

There are also other home visiting programs for new parents in certain cities and counties throughout Maryland.

Family Connects Maryland is a free and voluntary program for new moms, available in some areas of Maryland. A registered nurse can check in on the child and parent.

There are also Healthy Start and Healthy Families programs in other parts of the state.

Connect with a home visiting program:

Listen to a mom talk about how this program helps.

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WIC & Pregnancy

WIC (Women, Infants and Children) provides access to food, while pregnant and nursing for those who meet eligibility criteria. It's also available for children up to age five.

Maryland WIC offers food vouchers for healthy foods, nutrition information, and breastfeeding support.

Learn about qualifications and how to apply.

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