Pregnancy Resources and Infants

In this section, find out about:
● Pregnancy Support & Help
● Baby Supplies & Clothing
● Infant Car Seats
● Breastfeeding & Nutrition
● Pregnancy & Infant Loss Resources
● Postpartum Depression
● Health Services for Pregnant Women
● Teen Parenting
● Quit Smoking Resources
● Domestic & Family Violence
● Miscellaneous Resources

● PREGNANCY SUPPORT & HELP ●
Catholic Social Services
Counseling and education are provided for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy to explore options. They can help women who are considering adoption as well. Services are offered in Newark and Zanesville as well.
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-5891
- www.colscss.org
Childbirth Connection
Provides a wide range of online information for pregnant women, including the stages of pregnancy, labor pain, information about cesarean sections, choosing a place of birth and much more. They also provide a wide range of evidence-based medicine for health care professionals.
281 Park Avenue South, New York, New York 10010
(212) 777-5000
- www.childbirthconnection.org
Help Me Grow
Helps with concerns about a child’s development, such as an infant or toddler’s language, feeding, walking, handling of toys, seeing or hearing. Call the hotline to be connected to your local HMG program, or complete and submit the referral form on their website.
510 East Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 755-GROW or (800) 755-4769
- www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital First Steps Infant Care Class
A class for new expecting parents to learn about basic baby care, including bathing, safety and common infant health concerns. The class is open to adopting and foster parents as well.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
- www.nationwidechildrenshospital.org
Ohio Safe Havens for Newborns
Provides birth parents the option to leave an infant (up to 30 days old) with a medical worker in a hospital, a medical worker at a fire department or other emergency service organization, or a peace officer at a law enforcement agency. If the infant is left with a person at one of these places, and has not been abused, the parent will face no legal consequences for making this choice. Call the Help Me Grow hotline for information and advice.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Help Me Grow Hotline: (800) 755-4769
- http://jfs.ohio.gov/safehavens
Sidelines
Offers free, confidential nationwide support for women who are having complicated pregnancies or premature births. The toll-free hotline can match pregnant women with a volunteer who has previously experienced a similar pregnancy complication. The volunteer supports the pregnant woman throughout the remainder of the pregnancy or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. Online chats and discussion boards are also available.
PO Box 1808, Laguna Beach, California 92652
(888) 447-4754
- www.sidelines.org
Vineyard Church Motherheart Mentoring
Provides one-on-one mentoring for women experiencing an unplanned or crisis pregnancy. Mentors assist new moms in finding resources, including educational assistance, job help, financial direction, parenting classes, adoption information (if requested), material assistance and spiritual support.
6000 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio, 43081
(614) 259-5318
- http://vineyardcolumbus.org
● BABY SUPPLIES & CLOTHING ●
Maternity Resource Centers
The maternity resource centers provide free maternity clothes and infant and young children's clothing (for children less than age 3). Diapers, bottles, and baby equipment are also provided, subject to availability. Call for hours.
  • Grace Baptist Church
    3475 Paris Boulevard, Westerville, Ohio 43081
    (614) 890-0078, ext. 10
  • Immanuel Baptist Church
    3417 Palmetto Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 272-7038
- www.bflco.org/node/4
Salvation Army Neighborhood Centers
Provide baby supplies, clothing, diapers and food, subject to availability, at several locations throughout Columbus. Cribs and car seats are sometimes available as well. Moms can meet with caseworkers at the locations to receive vouchers to use in the stores.
  • Citadel Worship and Service Center
    3976 Karl Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224
    (614) 262-9611
  • East Main Worship and Service Center
    966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 253-6811
  • West Mound Worship and Service Center
    2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 274-7600
  • Chapel at Worthington Woods Worship and Service Center
    760 Worthington Woods Boulevard, Worthington, Ohio 43085
    (614) 846-1884
  • Delaware Corps
    252 Curtis Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
    (740) 369-5301
  • Southside Service Center
    888 South Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
    (614) 449-8066
- www.salvationarmycolumbus.org
Shepherd’s Place
Sponsored by the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, Shepherd’s place provides free maternity and infant clothing and supplies on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
1729 Brice Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
(614) 866-1680
- http://crossroadscdc.org/shepards_place.html
United Methodist Church for All People Free Store
Offers free clothing and supplies for pregnant women and infants Tuesdays through Saturdays.
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43206
(614) 443-1713
- www.4allpeople.org
Westside Free Store Ministries
Sponsored by the Westgate United Methodist Church, they provide free clothing and supplies for pregnant women and infants on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
61 South Powell Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 351-5480
- www.umcommunityministries.org
● INFANT CAR SEATS ●
Car Seat Inspection Sites
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration has identified places where car seats may be checked to assure correct installation. A list is provided online.
- www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cps/cpsfitting/index.cfm
Columbus Public Health Childhood Injury Prevention Program
Provides reduced-cost car seats to families in need, free car seat checks at fitting stations throughout Columbus, and safety inspections of childcare homes. Programs are offered to Franklin County residents. Parents are required to attend a one-hour class and can receive a seat for around $20-$30. Seats are available for infants older than 3 months or more than 15 pounds. Check their event schedule online.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7748
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
● BREASTFEEDING & NUTRITION ●
Columbus Public Health Breastfeeding Helpline
Call to get help with breastfeeding or breast pumps. Click to see their Breastfeeding Help List.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7065
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Hands On Central Ohio
Hands On’s comprehensive information and referral service connects those in need with thousands of social service, government and community resources. They help find a solution to any need. Free and confidential, 2-1-1 is available throughout Franklin County 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They can help with housing, food and clothing.
195 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
2-1-1 or (614) 221-2255
- www.handsoncentralohio.org
Hospital Breastfeeding Services
These hospitals throughout Columbus offer lactation and breastfeeding services. All offer phone consults and advice, but some also provide breastfeeding classes, pump rentals and support groups.
La Leche League
Offers local mother-to-mother support, monthly meetings (online or in-person) and telephone help for mom’s who are learning to breastfeed. Phone numbers and meeting locations for local groups and groups throughout Ohio are listed on the website.
205 East Schreyer Place, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 470-1555
- www.lllohio.org/groups/columbus.html
Motherisk
Families and health care professionals can call the Motherisk helpline based in Toronto to find out about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease and infections during pregnancy.
555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G1X8
(416) 813-6780
- www.motherisk.org
Mother's Milk Bank of Ohio
Provides human milk to those in need, particularly premature infants and babies who are failing to thrive or have life-threatening conditions. Also, when indicated, milk can be provided for older children.
1132 Hunter Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 544-0810
- www.ohiohealth.com
Nationwide Children's Hospital Homecare
Nationwide Children's Hospital’s Homecare is the only homecare provider in the area operated by the pediatric experts at Children's Hospital. They can provide breast pumps to children with specialized needs.
255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) 466-2727 or (614) 355-1100
- www.nationwidechildrens.org/homecare
Ohio Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) for Pregnant Women
Provides free nutrition and breastfeeding classes in Spanish and English for pregnant women with a low income. The program is available in many counties throughout Ohio.
1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-1474
- www.ag.ohio-state.edu
Women Infants & Children (WIC)
WIC provides formula, foods and breastfeeding support to women throughout Ohio who are pregnant, infants and children less than age 5. They provide vouchers to use at grocery stores. Click to find out the specific income guidelines. Click for a list of WIC locations or call for a location near you. Families can fill out a combined application to apply for WIC, Medicaid (Healthy Start & Healthy Families) and the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps in Spanish or English. Click for the Combined Programs Application.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-7280
- www.odh.ohio.gov
● PREGNANCY & INFANT LOSS RESOURCES ●
Central Ohio Infant Loss Support Groups
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital Seasons for Healing
    A support group open to all parents who have experienced the death of a child. They meet at the Center for Family & Child Advocacy on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Children and adults are welcome.
    655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 722-5250
    www.nationwidechildrenshospital.org/family-support-groups
  • Ohio Health Infant Loss Support Group
    Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Kobacker House.
    3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
    (614) 566-4509
    www.birthofamom.com
  • Mount Carmel St. Ann's Pregnancy Loss Support Group
    Provides comfort and education for individuals, couples and family members who have experienced pregnancy loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or who have lost a newborn or infant. They meet monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Women's Health Center on Cooper Road and the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Evergreen Center on Dublin Road.
    477 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
    (614) 234-5999 or (614) 898-4024
    www.mountcarmelhealth.com
  • Mount Carmel Hospice Evergreen Center
    Offers several grief support groups for children and adults.
    1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 234-0200
    www.mountcarmelhealth.com
  • Compassionate Friends
    A local support group to help families with their grief after the death of a child at any age. They meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Ascension Church. They also meet in Delaware and other areas around Ohio.
    1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
    (614) 882-8986
    www.tcfcolumbusoh.org
  • Hospice of Central Ohio Pregnancy & Infant Loss Group
    Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in Newark. Childcare is provided.
    2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055
    (740) 344-0311
    www.hospiceofcentralohio.org
  • Dublin Counseling Center At a Loss Support Group
    Offers a free support group for parents who have lost a child. They meet on the first and third Tuesday evening of the month.
    299 Cramer Creek Court, Dublin, Ohio 43017
    (614) 889-5722
    www.dublincounselingcenter.org
  • Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio
    Offers support nationwide and locally (with 10 locations in Ohio) to families who have lost children to SIDS. Call their toll-free hotline for advice, support and help finding a local support group.
    421 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221
    (800) 477-SIDS or (800) 477-7437
    www.sidsohio.org
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Helps people nationwide whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or in the first few months of life. Parents can go online to chat with others going through similar situations, participate in discussion groups and find local resources and information about infant loss.
402 Jackson Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
(800) 821-6819
- www.nationalshare.org
SIDS Families
A helpful online site for grieving families who have lost a child to SIDS. Parents can join online support groups, share stories with other parents and find out more about SIDS.
- www.sidsfamilies.com
Three Little Angels Foundation
Started in 2002 by a Columbus family who lost their triplets, Three Little Angels supports parents who are grieving from miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. They provide free care packages to help families through the grief process.
PO Box 44272 , Columbus, Ohio 43204
(614) 378-7673
- www.3littleangels.org
● POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION ●
Depression After Delivery
A national organization that provides support for women with postpartum depression or emotional problems associated with pregnancy. Women can call their toll-free hotline for non-urgent confidential support and advice.
PO Box 60931, Santa Barbara, California 93160
(800) 944-4PPD or (800) 944-4773
- www.postpartum.net
MedEd Postpartum Depression
An online resource guide for families and health care professionals. Go online to find helpful resources, a symptoms checklist, information for family members or a local provider specializing in the treatment of postpartum depression.
- www.mededppd.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Provides free, confidential advice 24 hours a day. Call toll-free for help. Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger of hurting yourself or someone else.
English: (800) 273-8255 or Spanish: (888) 628-9454
- www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms (POEM)
Offers free mom-to-mom support over the phone, by email or in groups. Go online to find out more about postpartum depression, survivor stories and helpful links. Their central Ohio blogspot gives up-to-date information about local group meetings, support and information. POEM is the Ohio section of Postpartum Support International.
PO Box 20635, Columbus, Ohio 43220
(614) 315-8989
- www.poemonline.org
● HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN ●
Pregnancy Care Connection
Pregnant women living in Franklin County can call this hotline to schedule their initial pregnancy visit. The hotline is for women who are uninsured, women who have government health insurance (Medicaid, Caresource, Molina, Healthy Start) or women who are insured but have limited resources. By calling this number, pregnant women are able to see a doctor sooner. Appointments are scheduled at the Columbus Public Health Department, Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers and the local health centers listed below.
Call for an appointment: (614) 227-9866
Heart of Ohio Family Health
  • Whitehall Family Health Center
    882 South Hamilton Road, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 235-5555
Ohio Health
  • Grant Medical Center Outpatient Clinic
    393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 566-9108
  • Riverside Methodist Hospital OB/GYN Community Care
    3535 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214
    (614) 566-5757
  • Doctor’s Hospital Women’s Health Center
    5131 Beacon Hill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
    (614) 544-1006
  • Grant Mobile Wellness on Wheels
    393 East Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
    (614) 566-9889
Ohio State University Health Care
  • OSU Hospital East Family Practice
    1492 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 257-3560
  • OSU 2C Cramblett Medical Clinic
    456 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
    (614) 293-8045
  • OSU Rardin Family Practice Center
    2231 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
    (614) 293-2700
Mount Carmel Health
  • Mount Carmel West Outpatient Clinic
    793 West State Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 234-5036
  • St. Ann's Family Practice Center
    477 Cooper Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081
    (614) 898-8808
- www.healthymothersandbabies.org
Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers
They provide a wide range of services to teens and adults at 5 locations in Columbus. Services include pregnancy testing, obstetric / gynecology care, contraception, well woman exams and treatment of pelvic pain. Uninsured patients may pay for services based on a sliding scale. They accept most health insurances as well, including Medicaid. Interpreting services are available upon request. Call to schedule an appointment.
  • East Central Health Center
    1180 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
    (614) 645-5535
  • John Maloney Southside Health Center
    3781 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43207
    (614) 645-3163
  • St. Stephen's Health Center
    1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-2700
  • Columbus Northeast Health Center
    3433 Agler Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219
    (614) 645-1600
  • Columbus West Health Center
    2300 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204
    (614) 645-2300
- www.colnhc.org/services/ob-gyn
Columbus Public Health Women’s Health Center
Provides pregnancy care, pregnancy testing, gynecological exams, contraception, STD treatment and well-women’s health care. They offer a sliding scale fee for those without insurance, and many insurances are accepted. Services are provided by appointment only, except for pregnancy testing which is on a walk-in basis. Walk-in pregnancy tests are $10 for uninsured patients. Click to see a helpful list of pregnancy resources in your community in English, Spanish, or Somali.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Gynecology: (614) 645-1850 or OB: (614) 645-6424
- http://publichealth.columbus.gov
Nurse Family Partnership at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Helps women who are having their first baby. A specially trained nurse visits a mom in her home while she is pregnant and until her baby is 2 years old. The program is free. There are no set income requirements, but moms with Medicaid or WIC are eligible. Women must be enrolled no later than the 28th week of pregnancy. Click for the brochure in English.
655 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-8222
- www.nationwidechildrens.org -
Ohio Medicaid Healthy Start & Healthy Families
Healthy Start offers free and low-cost health care coverage to pregnant women. Coverage includes doctor visits, hospital care, pregnancy services, vision, dental and mental health services. Check eligibility and download the application online, or call the Medicaid Consumer Hotline.
30 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Medicaid Hotline: (800) 324-8680
- http://jfs.ohio.gov/OHP/consumers/familychild.stm
Planned Parenthood
Clinics are located throughout Ohio and offer pregnancy services, birth control, emergency contraception, HIV and STD testing, and women’s health services. In Columbus, there are 3 locations. The Franklinton Health Center on West Broad Street has walk-in hours on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. for teens 19 and under. Free anonymous HIV testing is available during the walk-in hours on the 4th Wednesday of the month. The clinics see patients Monday through Friday and some Saturdays. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
  • 3255 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43213
    (614) 222-3531
  • 1511 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43222
    (614) 222-3525
  • 18 East 17th Avenue, Columbus OH 43201
    (614) 222-3604
- www.plannedparenthood.org
Text4Baby
Free weekly text messages help mothers through their pregnancy and through their baby's first year. Text BABY to 511411 or BEBE for Spanish.
2000 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311
(703) 837-4792
- www.text4baby.org
● TEEN PARENTING ●
Action For Children
Offers year-round parenting classes for parents with kids of all ages at many locations in Franklin and Delaware counties.
78 Jefferson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 224-0222, ext. 103
- www.actionforchildren.org
Catholic Social Services
Offers free parenting classes open to the public on a wide range of topics, including safety, family roles and community resources. Services are offered in Newark and Zanesville as well.
197 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 221-5891
- www.colscss.org
Directions for Youth & Families Teen Parent Connection
Offers counseling, parent education and help finding community resources for teens ages 12 to 21 who are parenting or are in their second or third trimester. Free childbirth education classes are also offered.
1414 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 294-2661
- www.dfyf.org
Jewish Family Services
Offers a family-based program for parents of children up to age 5, and a Help Me Grow program for parents who are pregnant or parents who have children less than age 3 and are having problems with their development. Counselors meet with parents in the home and office.
1070 College Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-1890
- www.jfscolumbus.org/Parenting.asp
Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth (SAFY)
The Teen Parent Program helps youth who are pregnant and youth who are parents, as well as children in placement with teen parents.
4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232
(888) 590-7239
- www.safy.org/locations/ohio.aspx
St. Stephen's Community House
Educates parents and provides home visitation services to families living in the Linden area.
1500 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219
(614) 294-6347
- www.saintstephensch.org
● QUIT SMOKING RESOURCES ●
Ohio Quit Line
Free counseling over the telephone is offered to all Ohio residents interested in quitting smoking. Callers receive guidance and may receive help with getting nicotine replacement therapy. They are referred to local resources in the community.
246 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(800) QUIT-NOW or (800) 784-8669
- www.healthyohioprogram.org
More Quit Smoking Resources
Click below to go to the physical health section of CAP4Kids to find more smoking cessation programs.
- Go to CAP4Kids Physical Health Section
● DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE ●
Center for New Beginnings
Provides safety and support to women and children in Licking County who are victims of domestic violence. A free, confidential 24-hour crisis line is available for those who may have questions or concerns about domestic violence and for those who are in search of a safe home.
60 North First Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-8719
- www.thewoodland.org/cfnb.htm
Central Ohio Rescue & Restore / Gracehaven House
Helps victims of human trafficking, including children, teens, men and women. To get help or report a tip, call their helpline.
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 285-4357 or (888) 881-5465
- www.centralohiorescueandrestore.org
CHOICES
Provides 24-hour emergency shelter, counseling and legal support for women facing domestic violence and their children (birth to age 17). The location is kept confidential for safety reasons. Offers help during times of crisis, and comprehensive services for victims of domestic violence. Call the 24-hour crisis line for help and advice.
(614) 224-4663
- www.choicescolumbus.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Provides free, confidential 24/7 help, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence, perpetrators, friends and families.
(800) 799-SAFE or (800) 799-7233
- www.ndvh.org
Sexual Assault Response Network of Central Ohio (SARNCO)
24-hour free, confidential local rape helpline offering emotional support, counseling referrals and community education for victims of sexual assault, rape, abuse and incest.
1299 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
Central Ohio Hotline: (614) 267-7020
National Hotline (RAINN): (800) 656-4673
- www.ohiohealth.com/body.cfm?id=980
● MISCELLANEOUS RESOURCES ●
Child Support Enforcement Agency
Enforces and provides support orders to enhance economic security and health insurance protection for the children and families they serve.
80 East Fulton Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 462-3275
- www.franklincountyohio.gov/commissioners/csea
Nationwide Children's Hospital Infant Massage
Learn the basics of infant massage and nurturing touch, as well as its benefits to both baby and caregiver. Call to register.
700 Children's Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 722-2252
- www.nationwidechildrens.org
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