Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy Resources

Pregnancy Help Clinics

Pregnancy help clinics provide FREE services such as pregnancy confirmation tests, ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, mentorship, case management, community referrals, and more.

  • Bella Primary Care is on a mission to provide a life-affirming, comprehensive, and personalized medical care to individuals and families in the San Francisco Bay area who seek to live long, healthy lives. 

    They provide:

    • Pregnancy confirmation

    • Postpartum care

    • Gynecology

    • Pediatrics

    • Primary care

    Book an appointment HERE or call 415-775-1500

    Located at 2000 Van Ness, Suite 304, San Francisco, CA 94109

    Open Monday - Friday 10am-4pm

    By appointment only

  • Alpha Pregnancy Center is committed to empowering you to make a fully informed decision regarding your pregnancy.

    They provide:

    • Pregnancy confirmation

    • Ultrasounds

    • Food Insecurity Solutions 

    • Material Assistance 

    • Educational Curriculum 

    • Housing Resources 

    • Financial Literacy Classes 

    • Job Advancement Resources

    Book an appointment HERE or call 415-584-6800

    Located at 5070 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, 94112

    Open Monday - Friday 11am-5pm

    By appointment only

  • RealOptions Obria Medical Clinics provides comprehensive reproductive healthcare, pregnancy options consultations, and more to men and women. Whether you need information about an unexpected pregnancy, STD testing and treatment, or educational resources, they’re here for you.

    They provide:

    • Pregnancy confirmation

    • Ultrasounds

    • Pre-abortion screening

    • Pregnancy options consultation

    • Well-Woman Care

    • Fertility Education

    • STD Testing and Treatment

    • Optimal Health Coaching

    • Reproductive / Pregnancy Loss Support

    • Abortion Pill Reversal

    Book an appointment HERE or call 415-584-6800

    Locations in Oakland, Central San Jose, East San Jose, Redwood City, and Union City

    Oakland address is 400 30th St, Suite #401 Oakland, CA 94609

    Open Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

    WALK INS WELCOME!!!

Other helpful local resources

There are a plethora of no-cost community resources to help you throughout your pregnancy and BEYOND!

  • Founded in 1989, HPP is a nationally-recognized family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families, particularly mothers motivated by pregnancy and parenthood, to find within themselves the strength and confidence they need to transform their lives.. 

    They provide:

    • Pregnancy and parenting classes and support groups

    • Individual therapy

    • Children's playgroups

    • Job training program

    • Transitional and emergency housing

    • Crisis management, emergency support and referral services

    Get support HERE or call 415-754-0581

    Located at 2500 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Drop in hours Mondays 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. (for pregnant clients only) and Fridays 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

    Check out their website https://www.homelessprenatal.org/

  • You may be eligible for NO-COST meals, groceries delivered to your door, free rides to doctor visits, finding housing, and more!

    Learn more at https://heymalama.co/

    Check your eligibility HERE

    Contact at 949-424-5479

  • The San Francisco Diaper Bank distributes FREE DIAPERS to eligible CalWORKs, CalFresh, and Medi-Cal families with children under 2 years old.

    Check out their website https://www.sfdiaperbank.org/

    Find locations HERE

  • BCCC's mission is to cultivate community healing through multilingual doula care, education, pregnancy support, and ancestral practices with respect for culture, race, immigration status, religion, gender, and beliefs.

    They provide:

    • No-cost doula services

    • Parent education

    • Material donations

    • Food distribution

    • Doula training

    Check out their website https://birthcompanionscommunitycenter.org/, email BirthCompanionscc@gmail.com, or call 510-905-4018

    Located at 29 San Juan Avenue, San Francisco, California 94112

  • The Gabriel Project® is a confidential and compassionate outreach to women who are distressed over an unexpected pregnancy trough friendship, encouragement, and prayer. In addition to providing emotional and spiritual support, the "Gabriel Angel" helps the expectant mom with various practical needs, including finding resources such as the following:

    • Pregnancy information and assistance with pre-natal care

    • Maternity and baby clothes, cribs, strollers, and various baby items

    • Referrals for housing, medical care and counseling

    • Parenting support or adoption information

    For San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin Counties, call 1-800-910-2848

    For all other counties, call 1-800-910-0191

    Check out their website https://www.sfarch.org/gabrielproject/

  • Get nutrition education, breastfeeding support, a WIC card to purchase healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and community services.

    There are 4 WIC clinics through out the city. Find one closest to you.

    Check out https://www.sf.gov/information/wic-clinic-hours-and-locations to enroll!

  • La Leche League helps breastfeeding mothers & parents worldwide with support, education, and encouragement.

    San Francisco support group https://lllnorcal.org/san-francisco/

    Oakland support group https://lllnorcal.org/oakland/

    San Jose support group https://lllnorcal.org/san-jose/

  • If you are pregnant or have a baby, a public health nurse can meet with you to discuss your questions and help guide you to:

    • take steps for a healthy pregnancy

    • become a confident parent and help your baby learn and grow

    • support your family’s health

    • help your family connect to community resources

    • get supplies for your baby like a crib or diapers

    https://www.sf.gov/nurse-home-visiting-program

    Enroll over the phone 800-300-9950

  • Wu Yee Children’s Services is San Francisco’s largest head start and early head start provider. They believe that every child should have access to the best education, right from the start, and work tirelessly to provide that excellent education in San Francisco’s diverse neighborhoods.

    They provide:

    • Early Learning Centers for 0-5 years

    • Home Visiting Services for 0-36 months

    • Family Child Care Program for 0-36 months

    Enroll here https://wuyee.org/for-families/enroll/

  • Queen of Peace Shelter provides shelter for pregnant women 18 and older. New clients are not taken in on Thursday or Saterday. Proof of pregnancy, TB test and HIV test is required. Women are allowed to stay up to one month after childbirth. Staff is multi-lingual.

    Intake: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8am to 12 noon.

    55 Sadowa St. San Francisco, CA 94112

    Call (415) 586-3449

  • This shelter offers a safe place to sleep, three meals a day, and critical social services for 60 to 70 families a night for up to six months. Families in the shelter receive on site case management, housing search assistance, income planning, parenting services, mental health support, substance use recovery, and other referral-based services.

    Located at 2567 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

    Business Hours:

    Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PT except federal holidays


    Contact by phone (415) 321-2612 or email contact-us@hamiltonfamilies.org

    Check out their website https://hamiltonfamilies.org/

  • The Natural Resources All Families Foundation (“Natural Resources”) is a 501c3 that serves expecting and new families of all income levels through education, empowerment, and community. Our Mission is to Nurture Families from Pregnancy to Early Childhood. While specializing in evidence-based and conscious parenting, Natural Resources ultimately prepares parents to make informed decisions that support the optimal development of their newborn and their family. 

    https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/

Local resources for Black and Latina moms

Here are a few local resources specific to Black and Latina pregnant moms.

  • The San Francisco BIH Program focuses exclusively on empowering Black and African American women by connecting them with the vital care and support needed to promote healthy behaviors during pregnancy and continuing after her baby is born.

    They provide:

    • $25 Gift card at enrollment

    • 10 Prenatal Sessions

    • 10 Postpartum Sessions

    • Sister Circle Group

    • Breastfeeding Classes

    • Individual Life Planning

    • Referrals for Public Health Nurse

    • Supportive services referrals

    • Healthy meals during Groups

    • EATSF Vouchers

    • Community Baby Showers

    • Postpartum Graduations

    • Eligibility to receive a stroller, Pack-N-Play crib, and car seat

    Check out their website https://www.sfbihp.org/

    Contact them at https://www.sfbihp.org/contact/, email bih@sfdph.org, or call 628-217-5399

    Located at 1290 Fillmore St, Suite 103. San Francisco, CA 94115

    Open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm

  • SisterWeb San Francisco Community Doula Network centers and uplifts Black families in their reproductive journey to welcome their children with respect, dignity, joy and pride, leading to thriving families  and communities and increased birth equity and justice.

    Get a Community Doula HERE

  • NP centers BIPOC birthers' nutritional needs to increase food access, health, and wellbeing. They work with Black and Latina identified birthers starting in their third trimester through their postpartum period. (Classes for Latinas are provided in Spanish.)

    What you will receive:

    • FREE Grocery Boxes Delivered to your Door

    • FREE Cooking Classes

    • FREE Weekly Classes Taught by BIPOC Educators

    To enroll click HERE

    For more information, visit https://18reasons.org/nourishing-pregnancy

National Resources for pregnant and parenting moms

Whether you are local to the Bay Area or not, here are some national hotlines and resources ready to help you throughout your pregnancy and beyond.

  • https://optionline.org/

    Get Help Now Call or Text: 1-800-712-4357

  • https://letthemlive.org

    Let Them Live has helped many moms with rent, groceries, utilities, and more!

    Call or text 203-450-4357 (HELP)

    Fill out this Contact Form

  • https://loveline.com

    Call or Text LoveLine at 888-550-1588

  • The Pregnant Scholar Initiative is the nation’s first and only legal resource center for pregnant and parenting students. We aim to create an educational system where no student is asked to choose between their education and their family. The Pregnant Scholar’s team provides technical assistance to college and university administrators, faculty, and students, training on Title IX’s pregnancy-related protections, and assistance implementing best practice policies to support pregnant and parenting students.

    https://thepregnantscholar.org/

  • One by One offers friendship, hope, support, and parent education to new moms through mentoring.

    A mentor will:

    • Talk/text with her mom weekly and meet with her monthly.

    • Offer friendship and support without judgment.

    • Answer her mom’s questions.

    • Share activities and parenting strategies.

    • Help her mom capture the story of her child’s first year of life.

    • Steer the mom toward other resources that she might need.

    Learn more at https://www.onebyoneusa.org/request-mentor

    Contact them at https://www.onebyoneusa.org/contact-3

    Apply for a mentor HERE

  • Prenatal Diagnosis’ mission is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can find reliable information, resources, and guidance. They do this by:

    • Parent Care Coordinators

    • Emotional Support

    • Educational Resources

    • Community Support

    https://prenataldiagnosis.org/

    Check out their COMPREHENSIVE resource page: https://prenataldiagnosis.org/support-orgs/life-limiting-condition

    Carrying To Term is an organization dedicated to providing non-directive information on pregnancy continuation for prenatal diagnoses of life-limiting conditions. We equip healthcare providers with knowledge and tools to communicate carrying to term as an option to their patients and empower women and families to make fully informed choices as they navigate this deeply personal journey.

    Tools and Resources to Support Your Journey: https://carryingtoterm.org/womens-resources/

    Contact them at https://carryingtoterm.org/contact/

    Able Speaks’ vision is that every family they serve will cherish their child’s life, and experience hope & joy in the midst of sorrow.

    https://abelspeaks.org/

  • Mama Bear Care empowers women who have received a prenatal diagnosis to embrace their Mama Bear role, equipping them to advocate for their special babies with fierce love and tender care.

    https://mamabearcare.org/

    Join their prenatal support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/diagnosistodelivery

    Find more helpful resources: https://mamabearcare.org/resources/

  • Jack’s Basket is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to celebrate babies with Down syndrome. We strive to ensure that every new and expectant parent is provided resources and avenues of support within the community. We aim to equip medical providers with tools to discuss the diagnosis in an unbiased way in hopes that having a baby with Down syndrome is celebrated like any other.

    https://jacksbasket.org/

  • Match directly with 6000+ top-rated and vetted doulas, midwives, lactation consultants, sleep coaches and many more - all in 30 seconds, and it's entirely free!

    https://www.bornbir.com/

  • NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a women’s health science that monitors and maintains a woman’s reproductive and gynecological health. It provides medical and surgical treatments that cooperate completely with the reproductive system.

    Real solutions to real problems:

    • Infertility

    • Menstrual cramps

    • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    • Ovarian cysts

    • Irregular or abnormal bleeding

    • Polycystic ovarian disease

    • Repetitive miscarriage

    • Postpartum depression

    • Prematurity prevention

    • Hormonal abnormalities

    • Chronic discharges

    • Other health problems

    Contact them at 402-390-6600 or email at naproquestions@popepaulvi.com

  • Would you like to join the many women who are looking for natural birth control alternatives and holistic women’s health options? First, you will need to choose the fertility awareness method (FAM) or method of natural family planning (NFP) that will best fit your needs and lifestyle. Then you can find an in-person or online class by contacting one of the instructors listed for the method you’ve selected.

    Get started HERE

  • Perinatal Mental Health conditions are the number one complication of childbearing.

    https://postpartum.net/get-help/

  • Pregnancy should be an exciting and empowering time in a woman’s life. Unfortunately, addiction and mental health problems can compromise a woman’s safety and well-being. There’s hope for recovery, though. Help is available for pregnant women who are suffering from addiction.

    https://www.drugrehab.com/guides/pregnancy/

  • Educators and Co-Parenting experts Tammy & Jay S. Daughtry have been helping families and leaders understand the complexities of blended families and equipping them to live healthier lives for over two decades.

    https://www.coparentinginternational.com/

    New parent? Not married? Have questions?

    https://www.babyoutofwedlock.com/

  • Our goal is to support and strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and reduce the number of children unnecessarily entering the child welfare system.

    https://safe-families.org/

  • We’re the national home visiting program focused on early childhood relational health – partnering with you to help the children in your life thrive.

    https://www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org/

  • Healthy Families America is the signature home visiting program of Prevent Child Abuse America, the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. ​We promote programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

    https://preventchildabuse.org/

  • At Foreknown Ministries, we guide you to process grief to help you find encouragement, community, and ultimately the Hope that Jesus has for your future.

    https://www.foreknownministries.org/

    Miscarriage Matters, Inc. is a 501(c)3 recognized charitable organization, offering global support to Mothers and Fathers devastated by Miscarriage or Stillbirth through programs that educate the public, inspire healing through service to others, and empower the hurting.

    https://www.mymiscarriagematters.org/

  • Held in Hope is a nonprofit company that creates and distributes miscarriage kits to equip and support women through their pregnancy loss.

    https://www.heldinhope.org/

    Heaven’s Gain Ministries’ mission is to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of families experiencing pregnancy loss before, during, and after the delivery of their precious baby.

    https://heavensgain.org/

    We donate our angel gowns to hospitals, funeral homes, bereavement ministers, and individual families all over the world.

    https://angelgowns.us/