Perinatal and breastfeeding information
We want you to have a healthy pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby. Our Health Education Department gives you information and resources to help you
- While you are trying to get pregnant
- During your pregnancy
- After your baby is born
I'm having a baby – what do I do?
- English (PDF, 77 KB)
- Spanish (PDF, 77 KB)
- Chinese (PDF, 597 KB)
- Armenian (PDF, 271 KB)
- Farsi (PDF, 1.7 MB)
- Khmer (PDF, 189 KB)
- Korean (PDF, 547 KB)
- Russian (PDF, 151 KB)
- Tagalog (PDF, 102 KB)
- Vietnamese (PDF, 234 KB)
Breastfeeding your baby
Breastfeeding resource directory
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
You may also qualify for assistance from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It is a government program that can help you get healthy food for yourself and your baby. WIC offers breastfeeding support, too. Ask your doctor or midwife how to sign up for this no-cost program or learn more about WIC online. You can also call California WIC toll-free at (888) 942-9675.
Nurse Advice Line
Connect to a registered nurse who will listen to your health problem.
Teladoc
Talk to a board-certified doctor 24/7/365 over the phone or video chat.
Behavioral and mental health services
Blue Shield Promise Medi-Cal provides mental health and substance use disorder services through primary care physicians (PCPs), licensed behavioral health providers, and county providers and agencies.
Find a provider
Use our online tool to find a provider in your area or download a provider directory.