Everyone deserves good prenatal care and healthy food. These clinics and Texas programs can help if cost or insurance is a barrier. You can apply for most programs online.
Deaf and hard of hearing families: you can ask any provider for a qualified ASL interpreter. Providers who sign are marked, and you can find them all on the ASL-Friendly Providers list.
Some clinics offer sliding-scale or free prenatal care, ultrasounds, and labs. Starting care early helps you plan ahead.
Health coverage during pregnancy, with postpartum coverage for up to 12 months after birth.
Prenatal care for some families who do not qualify for Medicaid.
Healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant and postpartum parents and children under 5.
Monthly help buying groceries for eligible households. Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2-1-1 for help.
You have the right to ask any clinic or office for a qualified ASL interpreter at no cost to you. Reach out if you need help finding local support.
SneakPeek early gender DNA testing for midwifery clients, from 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Salerno RL Salerno Martinez, LM, CPM (She/Her/Deaf) · Texas Licensed Midwife #99660 (verify with TDLR) · Certified Birth Doula
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Salerno is also Founder and President of Deaf Birth Alliance, a separate, volunteer-run Texas 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
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