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Prenatal Support when you’re pregnant or postpartum

Pregnant or recently postpartum? ContactNurse’s Prenatal Support guide helps you find the right resource—from urgent symptoms and maternal mental health to prenatal providers, medication questions, WIC, and local programs.

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Urgent symptoms

Know when to call 911, your OB’s after-hours line, urgent care, or the ER—for bleeding, severe pain, breathing trouble, and other warning signs.

Maternal mental health

Connect with the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline—free, confidential support for moms, new parents, and partners.

Prenatal care & WIC

Find OB/GYNs, midwives, FQHCs with prenatal care, HRSA maternal health resources, WIC locators, and exposure counseling.

When to get help now

Call 911 or go to the ER for heavy bleeding, severe abdominal pain, chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, seizures, or signs of preeclampsia (severe headache, vision changes, sudden swelling).

If you already have an OB, midwife, or hospital on record, call their after-hours line or labor-and-delivery unit first for pregnancy-specific guidance.

Support beyond the clinic

  • Maternal mental health: 24/7 hotline for emotional support and referral—not medical triage.
  • Prenatal providers: OB/GYNs, midwives, and FQHCs with sliding-fee prenatal care.
  • Medication & exposure questions: MotherToBaby counseling for medicines, vaccines, and exposures during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • WIC: Nutrition support for eligible pregnant people and young children.

Prenatal Support FAQ

How do I find prenatal care?

Routine prenatal visits happen with an OB/GYN, midwife, or maternal-fetal specialist. ContactNurse links to health center finders, HRSA maternal health resources, and nearby care options.

What is the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline?

A free, confidential 24/7 line for pregnant and postpartum people and families—call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA. Emotional support and referral, not medical triage.

How do I apply for WIC during pregnancy?

WIC provides nutrition support for eligible pregnant people and children. Use the USDA WIC locator in ContactNurse to find your local office and program contacts.

Important safety note

ContactNurse does not provide medical advice or pregnancy triage. It helps you reach phone numbers and public resources. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.