Pregnancy Resources
Decisions about pregnancy are personal, and only you know the right decision for yourself and your family. When you are pregnant, you have three options: parenting, adoption, and abortion.
If you are pregnant and unsure about your feelings or what to do next, we can help. Schedule an appointment with one of our clinics today.
Exploring Your Options
We also recommend calling the All-Options Talkline at 1-888-493-0092. All-Options offers unconditional, judgment-free support for people who want to talk about a current or past experience with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, adoption, infertility, and/or pregnancy loss.
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Prenatal Care – Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. As soon as you think you’re pregnant, schedule your first prenatal appointment. Find care through statewide listings or by contacting your local clinic.
Text4Baby – a free app for pregnant people and new parents that sends you personalized messages about pregnancy, your baby’s development, childcare tips, and more.
CoverMT.org – a free, statewide service that helps connect you to health insurance coverage and information. You may be eligible for health insurance when you are pregnant, either through Montana Medicaid or an open enrollment period with private insurance. Montana Medicaid has increased income limits for pregnant people.
WIC – WIC provides food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, caregivers, and children up to 5 years old. Income limits apply.
Parenting Resource Centers – provide a wide array of supports for young pregnant people and families to thrive such as parenting classes, substance use disorder recovery and treatment, mental health therapy, and residential housing.
• Anaconda – Family Resource Center
• Billings – Family Support Network
• Bozeman – Thrive
• Missoula – Mountain Home
• Helena – Florence Crittenton, YWCA
• Kalispell – Nurturing Center
Home Visiting – evidence-based programs for pregnant persons and parents of young children that support family health, positive parenting practices, and child development. Income limits apply.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies – this statewide coalition maintains a resource list where you can search by county or reservation for support groups, pregnancy and infant supplies, birthing and parenting classes, and more.
Mother to Baby – free, evidence-based information on the safety of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while chestfeeding.
Childbirth Connection – free information, tools, and resources to become an active member of your care team, have a healthy pregnancy and make plans for giving birth.
Maternal Mental Health Hotline – free, confidential hotline for pregnant people and new parents. Available in English, Spanish, or interpretation in 60 languages.
Montana Milestones Early Intervention Services - provides evaluation and comprehensive supports for families of infants or toddlers with have significant developmental delays or disabilities.
Montana Doula Collaborative - Doulas are trained perinatal care workers whose role draws on long traditions of community support to individuals and families before, during, and after birth. Doulas work directly for pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people, providing comprehensive, non-clinical one-on-one that meets emotional, physical, social, and informational needs.
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Adoption AgenciesNote: Adoption agencies come in all shapes and sizes, and you may need to do some research before finding the right fit for you.
• Catholic Social Services of Montana
• Open Adoption & Family Services
• St. John’s United Family Services(based in Montana, formerly known as Lutheran Social Services)
Support for Birth/First Parents:MPower Alliance – provides supportive services including retreats, academic scholarships, and counseling for women who have placed, or lost a child to, adoption. Based in California with clients throughout the country.
Concerned United Birthparents – provides support for all family members separated by adoption including resources and education. Advocates for fair and ethical adoption laws, policies, and practices.
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