Baby Classes/Support

Alive in My Heart    
Supports families impacted by pregnancy and infant loss by connecting them to each other and community resources in Central Ohio.

Birthright    
Charitable organization committed to providing support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant; provides access to various resources.

Catholic Social Services    
Faith-based organization which helps families through difficult problems by providing counseling (including maternal counseling), case management, and more.

Celebrate One/StepOne    
Run by Columbus Public Health; offers programs and resources for mothers in Franklin County including prenatal care, access to pregnancy & parenting support groups, health coverage resources, home visiting resources, smoking cessation, prematurity, post-partum care, and safe spacing advice.

Center for Healthy Families
Organization that seeks to support pregnant and parenting teens in Franklin County through community and school-based services.

Childbirth Connection    
Core program of the National Partnership for Women & Families which provides information and resources on mothers to take charge of their maternity care, have a healthy pregnancy, make plans for giving birth, and planning for future pregnancy.

CHLOE    
Charitable organization which provides resources and classes to young moms to help them navigate their pregnancy and being a good mother.

  • 739 S Yearling Rd, Columbus, OH 43213    
  • (614) 531-9298    
  • chloeinc.org

Help Me Grow    
Ohio’s evidenced-based parent support program that encourages early prenatal and well-baby care, as well as parenting education to promote the comprehensive health and development of children.

La Leche League of Ohio    
Organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to families who want to breast/chestfeed their babies.     

Moms2B    
Program which targets central Ohio ZIP codes with the highest infant mortality rates, provides weekly education and support sessions to high risk pregnant women to promote healthier lifestyle choices and link them with resources.

Mothers Helping Mothers    
Community resource for teen mothers to help them gain independence, make good decisions, and have a positive impact on their children's lives.

Mount Carmel: Welcome Home Program    
Offers special, in-home wellness visits for moms and new babies who deliver in Mount Carmel hospitals; conducted by RNs.

Mount Carmel: Pregnancy Classes    
Offer online classes (by registration only) for expectant and new mothers.

My Baby & Me at Columbus Public Health    
Moms and babies can receive free, regular visits from an assigned nurse, social worker or outreach worker at their home or an arranged location.

Ohio Guidestone    
Offers a variety of programs and services designed to support children and families with established healthy, happy homes.

OSU Breastfeeding Assistance Group    
Prenatal and postpartum consultations from nurses and board-certified lactation consultants for women who deliver at OSU.

POEM (Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms)    
Provides support, information, and advocacy for mothers in Ohio at risk for, or experiencing, pregnancy and postpartum depression, adjustment difficulties, and other maternal mental health issues.

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) @ NCH    
Parenting program that gives parents and caregivers of children 0 to 8 years old new ideas and a chance to meet other parents.

Value Life (Vineyard Columbus)     
Ministry of Vineyard Columbus which provides physical and emotional care, as well as material resources to support moms during and after their pregnancy.

Women's Care Center    
Provides free, confidential counseling, support and education for pregnant women; free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds help determine viability and dates (prenatal medical care and abortions not provided, but counseling on abortions available).