There are many resources in the Rolla area for families and pregnant women. I have done my best to list them all, but there are probably more. If you have a resource that I missed, please contact me so I can add it.
MO HealthNet for Pregnant Women provides low or no-cost insurance for pregnant women with moderate to low income. This insurance covers the entire pregnancy, labor, birth and six weeks postpartum. For some individuals, it additionally covers six months of family planning services.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program serves pregnant and breastfeeding women (up to 6 months postpartum), infants, and children up to 5 years. They provide vouchers redeemable at grocery stores for basic food items, such as milk and cheese. There are income guidelines, but they are set fairly high and if you qualify for medicaid you qualify for WIC. They also offer nutritional information.
Planned Parenthood offers free and reduced cost pregnancy testing, family planning services, and STD testing as well as referrals for services not provided, such as: prenatal care, adoption, and abortion. Fees are based on income, but are usually quite reasonable. This is a secular facility.
Pregnancy Resource Center is a religious based organization that offers free pregnancy testing, counseling, and other resources depending on your particular situation. This is a religious, pro-life facility.
Talk Birth is an independent provider of childbirth education classes with an emphasis on encouraging confidence, strength, and joy in childbearing through evidence based information, experiential learning, and psychological and emotional preparation. I highly recommend these classes. My partner and I took them when we were expecting, and found them to be fun as well as informative. In addition, I offer a discount to clients who utilize this service.
Mindful Mothers is a support group for pregnant women and mothers with children of all ages who wish to make informed parenting choices, including natural birth, attachment parenting, gentle discipline, holistic health care, nutritious whole foods, and environmentally conscious living. (This is a welcoming, supportive environment, you do not have to do everything “holistic” or “natural” in order to be welcomed into the group!)
La Leche League of Rolla a mother-to-mother group for breastfeeding mothers or women who plan to breastfeed, is available with monthly meetings (informal get together with babies and toddlers welcome!) , an email discussion list, and free phone or email help for breastfeeding support. For more information on this group and breastfeeding, please see this page.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is a Christian oriented group that meets twice monthly for a speaker and a creative activity. Childcare is provided.
Portraits and Paws Photography offers maternity and birth photography as well as family portraits. She also specializes in pet photography.
Sincerely Yours Photography offers newborn photography, weddings, portrait sessions, as well as candids and group photos at gatherings and events. She also offers a free session with 8×10 for those who have suffered a pregnancy or infant loss.
*Disclaimer: I do not necessarily endorse, agree, or disagree with the philosophy of the above organizations. I do, however, wholeheartedly support making informed decisions after looking at ALL sides of an issue. With that intent, I provide many different resources that may or may not be controversial/uncomfortable for some.
