Pregnancy Resources
Decisions about pregnancy are personal, and only you know the right decision for yourself and your family. When you are pregnant, you have three options: parenting, adoption, and abortion.
If you are pregnant and unsure about your feelings or what to do next, we can help. Schedule an appointment with one of our clinics today.
Exploring Your Options
We also recommend calling the All-Options Talkline at 1-888-493-0092. All-Options offers unconditional, judgment-free support for people who want to talk about a current or past experience with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, adoption, infertility, and/or pregnancy loss.
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Prenatal Care – Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. As soon as you think you’re pregnant, schedule your first prenatal appointment. Find care through statewide listings or by contacting your local clinic.
Text4Baby – a free app for pregnant people and new parents that sends you personalized messages about pregnancy, your baby’s development, childcare tips, and more.
CoverMT.org – a free, statewide service that helps connect you to health insurance coverage and information. You may be eligible for health insurance when you are pregnant, either through Montana Medicaid or an open enrollment period with private insurance. Montana Medicaid has increased income limits for pregnant people.
WIC – WIC provides food assistance, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, caregivers, and children up to 5 years old. Income limits apply.
Parenting Resource Centers – provide a wide array of supports for young pregnant people and families to thrive such as parenting classes, substance use disorder recovery and treatment, mental health therapy, and residential housing.
• Anaconda – Family Resource Center
• Billings – Family Support Network
• Bozeman – Thrive
• Missoula – Mountain Home
• Helena – Florence Crittenton, YWCA
• Kalispell – Nurturing Center
Home Visiting – evidence-based programs for pregnant persons and parents of young children that support family health, positive parenting practices, and child development. Income limits apply.
Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies – this statewide coalition maintains a resource list where you can search by county or reservation for support groups, pregnancy and infant supplies, birthing and parenting classes, and more.
Mother to Baby – free, evidence-based information on the safety of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while chestfeeding.
Childbirth Connection – free information, tools, and resources to become an active member of your care team, have a healthy pregnancy and make plans for giving birth.
Maternal Mental Health Hotline – free, confidential hotline for pregnant people and new parents. Available in English, Spanish, or interpretation in 60 languages.
Montana Milestones Early Intervention Services - provides evaluation and comprehensive supports for families of infants or toddlers with have significant developmental delays or disabilities.
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Abortion Providers in and near MontanaAbortion Finder and I Need An A are two easy-to-use search tools that help you find verified abortion providers across the country.
All Families Healthcare – (Whitefish, MT) medication and procedural abortions, telehealth appointments and pills by mail available, up to 12 weeks from first day of last menstrual period, accepts insurance
Blue Mountain Clinic – (Missoula, MT) medication and procedural abortions, telehealth appointments and pills by mail available, up to 21 weeks and 6 days from first day of last menstrual period, accepts insurance
Planned Parenthood – provides abortions at several locations throughout the state, telehealth appointments and pills by mail available, accepts insurance
• Billings, MT – medication abortion only, up to 11 weeks after first day of last menstrual period
• Great Falls, MT – medication abortion only, up to 11 weeks after first day of last menstrual period
• Helena, MT – medication and procedural abortions up to 21 weeks and 6 days after first day of last menstrual period
• Missoula, MT – medication abortion only, up to 11 weeks after first day of last menstrual period
Wellspring Access - (Casper, WY) medication and procedural abortions up to 23 weeks and 6 days from first day of last menstrual period, accepts private insurance
Kensington Clinic – (Calgary, AB – Canada) medication and procedural abortions, up to 20 weeks from first day of last menstrual period, does not accept insurance
199 Abortion Telemedicine - telehealth only, medication abortions up to 13 weeks from first day of last menstrual period. Does not accept insurance.
Abuzz - telehealth only, medication abortions up to 12 weeks and 6 days. Does not accept insurance. Must be 16 or older.
Aid Access – telehealth only, medication abortions up to 12 weeks and 6 days from first day of last menstrual period, does not accept insurance.
A Safe Choice - telehealth only, medication abortions up to 12 weeks and 6 days from first day of last menstrual period, does not accept insurance.
MA Hotline - information and resources to support a self-managed medical abortion.
Looking further? – Abortion Finder and I Need An A are two easy-to-use search tools that help you find verified abortion providers across the country.
Paying for AbortionPrivate Health Insurance – your private health insurance may cover abortion services, but they’re not required to do so in Montana. Contact your insurance carrier to understand which services are provided.
Montana Medicaid – Montana Medicaid covers abortion services
Abortion Funds – abortion can be expensive, but that shouldn’t be a barrier to you getting the care you need. Abortion Funds provide financial aid and other support to people who need abortions. They often work directly with abortion providers, or you can contact them on your own for help.
• Indigenous Women Rising – serving Indigenous people and undocumented people nationwide
• Montana Abortion Access Program – Montana-based
• National Network of Abortion Funds
Minors & Abortion in MontanaPeople under the age of 16 are currently required to have a parent notified before they have an abortion or obtain a waiver from a judge. If you need to obtain a waiver, contact an abortion provider in Montana for help. Learn more here.
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Adoption AgenciesNote: Adoption agencies come in all shapes and sizes, and you may need to do some research before finding the right fit for you.
• Catholic Social Services of Montana
• Open Adoption & Family Services
• St. John’s United Family Services(based in Montana, formerly known as Lutheran Social Services)
Support for Birth/First Parents:MPower Alliance – provides supportive services including retreats, academic scholarships, and counseling for women who have placed, or lost a child to, adoption. Based in California with clients throughout the country.
Concerned United Birthparents – provides support for all family members separated by adoption including resources and education. Advocates for fair and ethical adoption laws, policies, and practices.
A Note of Caution: when looking to understand your pregnancy options, beware of Crisis Pregnancy Centers which aim to keep people from having abortions and may provide inaccurate or misleading information. You can find a map of Crisis Pregnancy Centers here.
The resources we share are ones we believe provide medically-accurate information and center the desires and dignity of a pregnant person in making decisions about their healthcare. If you have experienced otherwise, please let us know.