Community Resources for Pregnancy Support
Resources
First 5 California
California’s parenting website with education, resources, activities, a parent guide, and more.
Learn more about First 5 California
Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance
Offers a variety of services and educational opportunities, including community-doulas and labor doula support on a sliding scale fee.
Learn more about Happy Mama Healthy Baby Alliance
LA Best Babies Network
A list of ongoing support groups, meetings, resources, and classes for families and pregnant people.
The Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Maternity care and support in Los Angeles County for Black women, birthing persons, and families. Connect with maternity professionals who can help connect you to the services and resources you need.
Learn more about The Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence
Black Infant Health
A group-based service, information, and social support program for Black mothers.
Learn more about Black Infant Health
March of Dimes
Supports research, education, advocacy, and programs through healthcare and community partnerships.
Learn more about March of Dimes
Parenting for Liberation
Supports Black parents through Healing Justice/Self-Care Sessions, From Trauma to Triumph Workshop Series, Building Black Parent Power Advocacy Trainings, Liberated Parenting Coaching and Circles, and Black Family Gatherings.
Learn more about Parenting for Liberation
MAMA's Neighborhood
Provides affordable healthcare resources, individualized care coordination, prenatal classes, breastfeeding consultations, hospital tours, and additional prenatal and postpartum support services through the Department of Health Services in LA County.
Learn more about MAMA;s Neighborhood
Black Women for Wellness
Provides information and support for safe and healthy pregnancies, birth experiences, and postpartum care throughout Los Angeles.
Learn more about Black Women for Wellness
The Children’s Collective, Inc.
Provides education, resources, and support for parents and young families in the South Los Angeles community.
Learn more about The Children's Collective, Inc.
Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission
Provides information on American Indian/Alaska Native culturally sensitive resources and services.
Learn more about the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission
Supporting Latina Mothers
A website with information on a wide range of pregnancy and parenting resources.
Learn more about Supporting Latina Mothers
Lactation Resources
CinnaMoms
Hosts support circles that support life, health, and breastfeeding in WIC centers for African American families.
Breastfeed LA
Dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of infants and families through education, outreach, and advocacy to promote and support breastfeeding.
Learn more about Breastfeed LA
The LATCH Directory
A free and searchable directory with information for California families on lactation providers, WIC programs, milk banks, and community-based organizations that support breastfeeding.
Learn more about The LATCH Directory
Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Lactation Clinic
Free breastfeeding and lactation services. Services include bilirubin/jaundice checks, breast pump support, breastfeeding assistance, latching support, milk supply support, mommy support groups, nutrition support, and premature and low birth weight infant support. No insurance or referral required.
Learn more about the Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Lactation Clinic
La Leche League
La Leche League provides breastfeeding/chestfeeding education and local support. La Leche League Leaders are volunteers who serve as counselor and have breast/chestfed their own babies and provide support in their community.
Learn more about La Leche League
Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force
Hosts bimonthly meetings and a weekly community space for centering the Filipino experience for breast/chestfeeding support.
Learn more about the Asian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force
WIC: Women, Infants & Children
National program supporting low-income pregnant women, infants, and children. Services include nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy food access, community resource referrals, food assistance support, and housing support.
NICU Resources
Mighty Little Giants – NICU Families
Provides support, education, and encouragement for parents experiencing preterm deliveries and extended NICU stays.
Learn more about Mighty Little Giants
Hand to Hold – NICU Families
Personalized support before, during, and after a NICU stay. Provides education, encouragement, and parent support.
Doula Support
Frontline Doulas
Perinatal health program connecting Black families with Black doulas.Services include doula hotline, doula/CHA program, and doula matching.
Learn more about Frontline Doulas
Los Angeles County African American Infant and Maternity Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative
A countywide coalition dedicated to addressing the disproportionately high rates of Black infant and maternal deaths and ensuring healthy and joyous births for Black families.
The AAIMM Doula Program offers free doula support for individuals who are 18 years or older (or foster youth), are pregnant, self-identify as Black/African American, and live in Los Angeles County
Learn more about the AAIMM Initiative
Sankofa Birthworkers Collective
Provides no-cost doula services to Black families in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Learn more about the Sanfoka Birthworkers Collective
Doula Directory
The Doula Directory is hosted by the California Department of Health Care Services lists doulas by counties that are also enrolled as Medi-Cal providers. You can search for doulas on their webpage.
Learn more about the Doula Directory
Mental Health Services
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Los Angeles Guide
Guide to mental health resources throughout Los Angeles.
Antioch Community Therapy Services
Antioch Community Therapy Services (ACTS) helps to provide low-cost teletherapy for those across California who might not otherwise be able to readily access mental healthcare.
Learn more about the Antioch Community Therapy Services
Emmada Psychology Center
The Emmada Psychology Center works with teens through seniors and provides services to individuals, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Learn more about the Emmada Psychology Center
Helpful Hotlines and Website
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or Text: sms: 988
Learn more about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or Text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Learn more about the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH)
Call 1-844-804-7500
Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-SAFE88788
Text START to 88788
Postpartum Support International
Call the PSI Help Line: 1-800-944-4773
or Text "Help": 1-800-944-4773
Text en Espanol "Ayuda" : 971-203-7773
Learn more about Postpartum Support International
National Parent Hotline
Call 1-855-427-2736
Learn more about the National Parent Hotline
Los Angeles County Resource Line
Learn about resources in LA County, 24 hours per day/7 days per week by dialing 2-1-1
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