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From pregnancy through your baby's first years: care near you, what it really costs, and the benefits your state offers.

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From the first appointment to the first day back at work, pick the stage you're in.

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The practical side,
one step at a time

  1. 01.

    Find care near you

    94,091 care listings, from doulas and midwives to hospitals and OB-GYNs, all from federal records.

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  2. 02.

    Know what it costs

    22 cost guides, from a doula or a midwife to the birth itself and daycare, with the latest prices and their sources.

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  3. 03.

    Claim what you're owed

    Pregnancy Medicaid, WIC, paid leave and breast pump coverage, state by state for all 50 states and DC.

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Support looks different in every state.

Medicaid, WIC, paid leave and doula coverage all change at the state line. Pick yours to see what's available where you live.

  • 28 states and DCwhere Medicaid pays for doulas
  • 12 states and DCwhere paid family leave pays out

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close to home

Doulas, lactation consultants, midwives, birth centers and hospitals in every state, from public federal records.

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Our guides cite agencies, laws and published data, and we keep them current.

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What is The Mom Site?

A free guide to the practical side of motherhood: what care costs, what your insurance and your state cover, what to buy and what to skip, and who can help near you.

Where do the provider listings come from?

From the federal NPI registry and CMS hospital data, plus state Medicaid doula lists and the birth center accreditation list.

Is this medical advice?

No. We explain costs, coverage, options and what safety agencies recommend. For decisions about your health or your baby's, talk with your own clinician.

Does a listing mean you recommend that provider?

No. Listings come from public records, so being listed isn't an endorsement. We don't rate or review providers, and every list uses the same neutral order. Check their license and ask your questions before you hire anyone.

How current are the costs and benefit rules?

Each benefit page shows when we last checked it and links to the agency, law or study behind every number. Rules change, so confirm with your state agency before you apply.

How is the site free?

Some gear and registry links are affiliate links, labeled where they appear. Providers can also pay for a Featured placement, which is always labeled and sits in its own block above the list, so the regular order never changes.

I'm a provider. Can I update or remove my listing?

Yes. Claiming is free: find your listing and use its claim link, or start at For providers. To remove a listing, write to us with its link, and we'll confirm the request with you before we hide it.