New Orleans family planning & reproductive health resources
Connect with trusted local providers for contraception, prenatal care, birth support, and comprehensive reproductive health services throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
Access affordable family planning and reproductive health care
New Orleans provides comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services with multiple payment options to ensure everyone can access quality care. Whether you have insurance, Medicaid, or are paying out-of-pocket, there are providers who will work with your budget and circumstances.
Insurance & Payment Options: Most providers accept various forms of insurance including Medicaid and Louisiana's Take Charge program. Many also offer sliding-scale fees based on what you can afford, and several services are available at no cost.
Important Note: Services and availability may change. Contact providers directly to confirm current offerings and payment options.
Pregnancy support & prenatal care
Birthmark Doula Collective
📞 Phone: 504-515-1243
✉️ Email: admin@birthmarkdoulas.com
🔗 Website
💡 Services: Birth and postpartum doula support, childbirth education, breastfeeding support, continuing education on infant feeding and emergency preparedness
💰 Cost: Sliding scale based on income ($0-50 for low-income families), some insurance coverage accepted, Medicaid welcome
🌍 Language: Spanish available by appointment
Healthy Start New Orleans
📞 Phone: 504-658-2600
🔗 Website
📍 Address: 1616 Fats Domino St., New Orleans, 70117
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM
💡 Services: Prenatal and parenting classes, emotional wellness counseling, breastfeeding education, pregnancy test referrals, housing and job training referrals, WIC and nutrition education, transportation assistance, father support groups (NOLA Dads, Crescent City Dads)
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish available
Nurse Family Partnership
📞 Phone: 504-568-5926
🔗 Website
📍 Address: 1450 Poydras, Ste. 1271, New Orleans
💡 Services: Nurse home visits for first-time parents to support healthy pregnancy and parenting
✅ Eligibility: Medicaid eligible, first-time parent, Orleans or Jefferson Parish resident, less than 29 weeks pregnant
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish available
Birth & postpartum support
Family Birth Place at West Jefferson Medical Center
📞 Phone: 504-349-6200
🔗 Website
📍 Address: 1101 Medical Center Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
💡 Services: Monthly classes including Labor and Birth, Caring for Your Newborn, ABC's of Breastfeeding; bi-monthly classes including Infant Safety & First Aid, Lamaze/Prepared Childbirth, Mother-Daughter sessions, Family CPR; free car seat checkups, sibling education, Breastfeeding SOS
💰 Cost: Most classes free
🌍 Language: Spanish spoken in office (not in classes)
ℹ️ Note: Class schedules vary every six months - check website for current offerings
La Leche League Jefferson
📞 Phone: 877-452-5324
🔗 Website 1
🔗 Website 2
📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/llljefferson
📍 Meeting Location: Jefferson Parish Library, Old Metairie Branch (2350 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA 70001)
🕒 When: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30AM-11:30AM
💡 Services: Breastfeeding support and education
📧 Contacts: Chelsea (Chelsea.H.Miller88@gmail.com), Susan (LLLJefferson@cox.net), Claire (clairelute@gmail.com)
ℹ️ Note: New Orleans branch currently inactive
Saul's Light
📞 Phone: 504-233-4573
✉️ Email: programs@saulslight.org
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (emergency support available outside hours)
💡 Services: NICU family support, bereavement support, peer support groups, community resource connections, perinatal mental health resources, limited transportation and material assistance, monthly stillbirth and infant loss support group (with Fourth Trimester NOLA)
🏳️⚧️ Inclusive: Trans/non-binary support provided
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish via Spanish-speaking social
🟩Coverage: Louisiana-wide (NICU support limited to Louisiana NICUs)
Family planning & contraception
Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
📞 Phone: 504-897-9200
📍 Address: 4636 S Claiborne Ave, Ste 100, New Orleans, 70125
🕒 Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30AM-4:30PM, Fri 9:30AM-4:30PM
💡 Services: Family planning, Pap smears, STI testing & treatment, pregnancy and HIV testing, prenatal health information, breast exams, UTI diagnosis & treatment, healthy pregnancy education, free sexual health workshops
💰 Payment: Medicaid and Take Charge accepted, sliding scale fees for uninsured (as low as $0), cash, credit
🌍 Language: Spanish available
ℹ️ Note: Appointments required, financial assistance available
Gulf South Plan B
✉️ Email: gulfsouthplan@protonmail.com
🔗 Request Form: linktr.ee/gulfsouthplanb
💡 Services: Free emergency contraception by mail, pregnancy tests, condoms, reproductive health information resources, bulk emergency contraception for community groups
📦 Mail Service: Free kits include 2 doses emergency contraception plus health supplies, mailed within 2 weeks
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish via website language request form
Adolescent & youth services
Adolescent Health Clinic (Children's Hospital Kids First Tiger Care)
📞 Phone: 504-299-9980
📍 Address: 2633 Napoleon Ave. Suite 707, New Orleans, 70115
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
💡 Services: Primary care and reproductive health services for adolescents up to age 21, including STD screening/treatment, contraception, mother-baby clinic for young parents
💰 Cost: Sliding scale $0-25 for qualifying low-income families, Medicaid and Take Charge accepted, no one turned away for inability to pay
🌍 Language: Spanish by appointment
ℹ️ Note: Appointments preferred, walk-ins accepted for urgent needs
Specialized support services
Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies
📞 Phone: 504-599-7712
📍 Address: 2021 Lakeshore Dr. Suite 220, New Orleans, 70122
💡 Services: Reproductive and sexual health education, HIV prevention, mental health programs (Collective Healing for the Community), youth programs (BY!NOLA, Teen Outreach Program), free in-home HIV testing (Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard, St. Tammany parishes)
📧 HIV Testing Contact: mdunham@iwesnola.org
🏳️⚧️ Inclusive: Serves people of all genders
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish available
ℹ️ Note: Appointment only
Women With a Vision, Inc.
📞 Phone: 504-302-8822 or 504-301-0428
✉️ Email: info@wwav-no.org
📍 Address: 2028 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113
🕒 Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM-4PM
💡 Services: Reproductive health advocacy, harm reduction, HIV testing referrals, insurance application assistance (ACA, Medicaid, Take Charge, LA CHIP), SNAP and childcare assistance, domestic violence support for African-American and LGBTQ+ women, weekly harm reduction services, community education and advocacy
🏳️⚧️ Inclusive: Serves all genders, specializes in support for women and LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those formerly/currently incarcerated or engaged in sex work
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish sometimes available (call ahead)
ℹ️ Note: Appointment only
Crisis support & information
Partners for Healthy Babies Hotline
📞 Phone: 800-251-2229
🕒 Hours (Central Time): Mon-Fri 7AM-10PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 12PM-8PM
💡 Services: Connects Louisiana families to health and pregnancy resources, services, and information
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish upon request
Safe Haven Program
📞 Phone: 833-LACHILD (833-522-4453)
📱 Text: 225-424-1533 (24/7)
💡 Services: 24/7 crisis intervention and parent education, Safe Haven Law information and locations
ℹ️ Safe Haven Law: Parents can safely surrender babies under 60 days old at designated facilities with no questions asked; parental rights can be reclaimed within 30 days
💰 Cost: Free
🌍 Language: Spanish through interpreter service
Medicaid & Insurance Information
Louisiana Medicaid Coverage:
Family planning services including contraception, STI testing, and pregnancy testing
Prenatal care and delivery services
Postpartum care and family planning counseling
Emergency contraception when medically necessary
Take Charge Program: Louisiana's expanded family planning program provides free services to eligible women and men ages 19-44 who don't qualify for regular Medicaid but have income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
How to Apply:
Apply online at medicaid.la.gov
Call 1-888-342-6207
Visit your local parish Office of Community Services
Ask any listed provider for help with applications
Required Documents:
Photo ID
Social Security card
Proof of income (pay stubs, benefit statements)
Proof of Louisiana residency
Frequently asked questions
1. What if I don't have insurance or Medicaid?
Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, with services as low as $0 for qualifying individuals. Organizations like Gulf South Plan B, Healthy Start New Orleans, and others provide completely free services regardless of insurance status.
2. Does Medicaid cover family planning services?
Yes, Louisiana Medicaid and Take Charge cover most family planning services including contraception, STI testing, pregnancy testing, and prenatal care. Emergency contraception is covered when medically necessary.
3. How do I apply for Medicaid or Take Charge?
Apply online at medicaid.la.gov, call 1-888-342-6207, or ask any provider for help with applications. You'll need ID, Social Security card, proof of income, and proof of Louisiana residency.
4. What family planning services are free?
Many services are completely free including emergency contraception (Gulf South Plan B), pregnancy tests and referrals (Healthy Start), breastfeeding support (La Leche League), and NICU/bereavement support (Saul's Light).
5. Are there income limits for sliding-scale services?
Most providers offer sliding scales based on Federal Poverty Guidelines. Take Charge serves individuals up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level. Contact providers directly to determine your eligibility.
6. What if I'm under 18?
The Adolescent Health Clinic provides confidential reproductive health services for teens up to age 21, with sliding-scale fees as low as $0 for qualifying families.
Additional support services
For Insurance & Benefits Applications:
Women With a Vision: Assistance with ACA, Medicaid, Take Charge, LA CHIP applications
Local parish Office of Community Services locations
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (SNAP, childcare assistance)
For Transportation:
Healthy Start New Orleans: Transportation assistance for medical appointments
Saul's Light: Limited transportation support for NICU families
Regional Transit Authority (RTA): Medicaid may cover medical transportation
For Emergency Assistance:
211 Louisiana: Dial 2-1-1 for emergency assistance, food, housing, utilities
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans: Emergency assistance programs
Salvation Army Greater New Orleans: Emergency services and support
If you’ve been contacted by Nest Health or your health plan and think you might be eligible for Nest Health’s services, call 866-222-NEST.