As a mom of 3 and a nurse practitioner, I know how overwhelming pregnancy and those first months can be. These are the free resources I share with expecting and new moms: prenatal care help, breastfeeding support, postpartum mental health and baby sa...
WIC supports pregnant and breastfeeding moms with healthy food, formula help and lactation support.
Texas WIC
Apply for Medicaid for pregnant women. Coverage can start early in pregnancy, so apply as soon as you know.
Your Texas Benefits
March of Dimes has trusted info on healthy pregnancy and preterm birth, plus support for NICU families.
March of Dimes
Text4baby sends free tips timed to your due date or baby's age. Easy, helpful reminders right to your phone.
Text4Baby
La Leche League offers free breastfeeding help and local meetings. Reach out before baby arrives.
LLLI website
Postpartum Support International for postpartum depression and anxiety. Help line 1-800-944-4773, with support in English and Spanish.
Postpartum Support International
Pediatrician-backed advice on feeding, sleep and baby milestones from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
HealthyChildren.org - From the American Academy of Pediatrics
Safe to Sleep campaign: how to lower the risk of SIDS. Back to sleep, on a firm flat surface, every time.
Safe to Sleep
Find the right car seat and a free car seat inspection near you. Most seats are installed wrong, so get it checked.
Car Seats and Booster Seats
CDC milestone tracker app to follow your baby's development and share with your pediatrician.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
Simple, research-backed tips for the baby and toddler years, from tantrums to talking.
Zero to Three
Week-by-week pregnancy updates and a supportive community of moms due the same month.
BabyCenter
Office on Women's Health info on pregnancy, breastfeeding and postpartum health. Clear, trusted and free.
OASH | Office on Women's Health
ACOG trusted information on pregnancy and women's health from OB-GYNs. Great for questions to bring to appointments.
Women's Health
CDC healthy pregnancy tips on nutrition, vaccines and warning signs to watch for.