When you learn you’re pregnant, there are a lot of things to consider. These links offer supportive advice on the topics many young moms will find themselves wondering how to approach.
Sharing your news
How to Discuss an Unplanned Pregnancy
Telling Parents You’re Pregnant
I’m Pregnant: How Do I Tell My Boyfriend?
Childcare
Child Care Aware: State by State Resources for Families
According to its website, “The Office of Head Start (OHS) helps young children from low-income families prepare to succeed in school through local programs. Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote children’s development through services that support early learning, health, and family well-being.”
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency Locator
Some states offer child care programs at little or no cost to low-income families. This website will put you in contact with your local agency that will inform you of eligibility requirements.
Self-care
Free/Low-Cost/Sliding Scale Medical Clinics Locator
OpenCounseling’s Affordable Counseling Locator
Covenant House: A Helping Hand for Teenage Mothers
What Teen Moms Want You to Know
Your pregnancy and post-pregnancy health and your baby’s development
Pregnancy Calendar: A Week-by-Week Guide
Pregnant? Diet Changes to Make Right Now
Pregnancy Meal Planners: Trimester by Trimester
Financial support
Directory of Local Health Departments
Your local health department will know what programs are available in your state that can provide you assistance before and after the birth of your baby.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicaid may also be able to help with medical costs before and after the birth of your baby.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
WIC offers nutritional support programs to low-income mothers-to-be, moms and their families.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP also offers nutritional support to low-income mothers-to-be, moms and their families.
Child Support Guideline Models by State
This page on the National Conference of State Legislatures’ website provides information on what kind of child support you and your baby are eligible for based on the state you live in. There is also a list of links at the bottom of the page to detailed state specific guidelines.
Support groups
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Circle of Moms: Teen Moms Community
MOMS Club (Moms Offering Moms Support)
La Leche League International (LLLI) –This is an international support group for breastfeeding mothers.