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Pregnancy
Resources

We understand that the pregnancy journey can be both exciting and challenging, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to provide you with resources tailored to meet the unique needs of black women during pregnancy. From prenatal care to postpartum support, we’ve got you covered.

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PREGNANCY HEALTH RESOURCES

Name Phone Email Address Hours Services Website
AAIMM Doula Program (213) 639-6448 Provides FREE doula support to Black birthing families in Los Angeles County. AAIMM Doulas provide physical and emotional support, education, and advocacy during pregnancy, labor and birth, and the postpartum period. Link
Advanced Family Care (323) 588-0084 1201 E. Florence Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90001
African American Infant and Maternal Mortality (AAIMM) Initiative CAT locations: Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita & San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley (SPA 3), and South LA/South Bay (SPA 6 & 8) Doula support, home visitations, breastfeeding tips, fatherhood support groups, and mental health support Link
Akhavan, Afshin, D.O., A Professional Corporation Medical Central Family Care (323) 730-1663 2409 S. Vermont Avenue – C1 Los Angeles, CA
Ali Abaian Medical Clinic (323) 581-5400 8460 S Central Ave Los Angeles, CA 90001 Mon-Thu: 9:00am-6:00pm; Fri: 9:00am-1:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm
Antelope Valley Partners For Health (661) 942-4719 44226 10th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534 Pregnancy health, Children, Infant, Relative Support, and Food pantry Link
Baby2Baby (323) 933-2229 5830 W. Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 Provides supplies needed to raise babies and young children, diapers, formula, baby clothes, cribs, etc. Link
Black Infants and Families [email protected] - Provides doula services, hosts peer support groups, Birthing resources/parenting resources/pregnancy resources and guides on site -
Black Infant Health Program Long Beach (562) 570-4323 / 562-246-6218 2525 Grand Avenue Long Beach, CA 90815 Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm 20 Intimate Group Sessions, Healthy Meals, Transportation Assistance, Incentives and Resources, Individual Life Planning, Individual Case Management, Health and Family Support Referrals, Support Services, Workshops Link
Black Women for Wellness (323) 290-5955 4340 11th Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90008 Connects Black women and people seeking doula services with Black doulas in their area, an online resource for Black pregnant people Link
Care Net Women's Resource Center (661) 729-4277 For help any time of day or night text the word "pregnant" to 313131 Provides abortion information, referrrals to adoption agencies, and detailed adoption information. Offer maternity and infant supplies, medical referrals, and parenting education. Additionally, provides post-abortion support, information on pregnancy options, pregnancy tests, STD/STI information, and support for men. Ultrasound services are also offered. Link
Center 4 Fertility (Torrance Location) (818) 617-2038 24241 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 201 Torrance, CA 90505 Fertility services for LGBTQ couples and people, Family planning, IVF, Surrogacy, and Gynecology Link
Center 4 Fertility (Tarzana Location) (818) 617-2038 18370 Burbank Blvd Ste 301 Tarzana, CA 91356 Fertility services for LGBTQ couples and people, Family planning, IVF, Surrogacy, and Gynecology Link
Center 4 Fertility (Thousand Oaks Location) (805) 807-1075 415 Rolling Oaks Dr Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Fertility services for LGBTQ couples and people, Family planning, IVF, Surrogacy, and Gynecology Link
Christian Beckley – Black birthing photographer Bump photography, Birth photography, and Post birth/ baby photography Instagram: @doulachristian
Cinnamoms Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding Services, Healthy Foods, Family Resources, Women’s Health Resources, Family Resources Link
Claris Health Women’s Health Center (West LA Location) (310) 299-7181 11500 W Olympic Blvd #570 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Sat-Sun: Closed Pregnancy health, Sexual Health, Mental health, Prenatal care and support, Parenting support, Mobile clinics Link
Claris Health Women’s Health Center (Lynwood Location) (323) 299-9977 3737 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, #205, Lynwood, CA 90262 Mon-Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm; Fri-Sun: Closed Pregnancy health, Sexual Health, Mental health, Prenatal care and support, Parenting support, Mobile clinics Link
Clare/ Matrix (310) 314-6200 Administrative office: 2644 30th Street Santa Monica, CA 90405; Admissions Office: 1865 9th Street Santa Monica, CA 90404; Outpatient Treatment Center: 1002 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405; Inpatient Treatment Center: 812 N. Euclid Avenue Ontario, CA 91762 Admin Office: Mon: 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Tue-Thu: 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Fri: 8:00 am-9:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Sun: Closed Treatment options, Residential, Outpatient, Detoxification, and Serves postpartum and pregnant women Link
First 5 LA- Welcome baby (213) 482-5920 750 North Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Provides L.A. County pregnant women and new moms with information, support, and a trusted partner to help through the journey of pregnancy and early parenthood Link
Frontline Doulas (310) 817-0551 6371 Haven AveSuite 3, Box #265 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737 Mon-Sun: 7am-10pm Connects Black families with Black doulas at no cost, Doula services, Childbirth education resources, Fatherhood/Partner support Link
FPA Women’s Health Clinic (323) 201-9343 (East LA); (323) 987-8879 (Inglewood); (562) 595-5653 (Long Beach); (213) 738-7283 (Los Angeles Downtown); (310) 820-8084 (Santa Monica) East LA: 4922 East Whittier Boulevard East Los Angeles, CA 90022; Inglewood: 301 N Prairie Ave Suite 611 Inglewood, CA 90301; Long Beach: 2777 Long Beach Boulevard Suite 200 Long Beach, CA 90806; Los Angeles Downtown: 601 S. Westmoreland Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90005; Santa Monica: 12304 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 116 Los Angeles, CA 90025 East LA: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Inglewood: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Long Beach: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Los Angeles Downtown: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm, Sun: 8am-5pm; Santa Monica: Mon-Sat: 8am-5pm Abortion, Birth Control, Gynecology services, Telehealth and in person services Link
Generation Her (626) 825-7874 120 HEIL AVE. FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 Resource center for teen moms/parents ages 13-25, Counseling, Parenting help, Free baby items, etc. Link
Kindred Space LA (323) 381-5511 2610 Southwest Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90043 Midwifery, Childbirth classes, Lactation classes, Prenatal baby sleep classes, Parenting community Link
LOOM (323) 609-3543 5259 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 Sexual and reproductive health education, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Postpartum support, Baby care Link
Mama’s Neighborhood 844-376-2627 Harbor UCLA, Hubert Humphrey’s, LAC+USC, MLK Jr. Outpatient Center, Olive View Medical Center, Wilmington Health Center Mon-Fri: 8am-4pm Prenatal care and health coordination to help babies be born at full term, healthy birth weight, and continue on the pathway of healthy outcomes Link
Maternal Mental Health Now Resource directory, Online trainings, Host events and workshops Link
MLK Community Healing and Trauma Prevention Center (323) 568-8732 11833 Wilmington Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90059 Serves children, families, and individuals with a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual wellbeing Link
National Abortion Federation Provides direct service to patients who need help accessing abortion care, counseling options, referrals to abortion care Link
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline 833-943-5746 Mon-Sun, 24/7 Free 24 hour, confidential Mental Health Support for moms and families (before, during, & after pregnancy), Interpreter services in 60 languages Link
Planned Parenthood (800) 576-5544 Abortion Services, Birth Control, Pregnancy Testing Services Link
Pregnancy Book: Nurture: A Modern Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, Early Motherhood--And Trusting Yourself and Your Body An all-inclusive pregnancy and birthing guidebook that gives soon-to-be mothers and their partners the information they need to make decisions, feel confident, and enjoy the beauty of creating new life. Written by: Erica Chidi who is the CEO and co founder of LOOM, she is also Doula, lactation counselor; and mother. Link
The Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence (BMCHE) Services: Provides prenatal and postpartum care through certified midwives and doulas, mental health support, and non-hospital labor options. Additionally offer preconception planning, referrals to pregnancy support organizations, domestic violence support, and financial aid for maternal resources Link
The Reparations Club (323) 591-0012 3054 S Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016 Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm Pregnancy, Family planning, Wellness books Link
Snow Holland Pregnancy Health Center (310) 320-8976 1311 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite A Torrance, CA 90501 Mon: 9:30am-3:30pm; Tue: 9:30am-7:00pm; Wed-Fri: 9:30am-3:30pm; Open on the third Saturday of every month: 12:00pm-2:00pm Pregnancy tests, STI testing, Ultrasound, Education and classes, Virtual parenting classes, Post abortion recovery
Soul Food For Your Baby (323) 596-0997 P.O. Box 1445 Inglewood, CA 90308 Culturally competent support group that encourages Black/AA people to chest/breastfeed Link
St. John’s Community Health (323) 541-1411 808 West 58th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037 Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm; Sat: 7am-3pm Well-woman exams, Pre-conception care, Prenatal care, Post delivery care & lactation support, Nutrition counseling, Family planning Link
St. John’s Well Child and Family Center (323) 541-1411 2115 North Wilmington Ave. Compton CA 90222 Mon, Tue, Thu: 8:30am-7:30pm; Wed, Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm; Sat: 7:00am-3:30pm Well-woman exams, Preconception care, Prenatal care, Post delivery care & lactation support, Nutrition counseling, Family planning Link
The Landing at St. Roberts Center (213) 318-5756 211 3rd ave, Venice CA 90291 Daytime wellness and respite drop-in center for pregnant and parenting youth ages 14-24, Showers, meals, clothing, hygiene supplies, laundry, support and guidance, Counseling and therapy, Baby and children necessities, Workspace Link
Venice Family Clinic Irma Colen Health Center Two-hour training for parents on child passenger safety Link
Women's Clinic of the Antelope Valley (661) 947-0400 Pregnancy testing, Ultrasounds, Ongoing Support, Pregnancy Education Support Link