Pregnancy
What to Do If You Become Pregnant
Abortion
Parenting
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Childbirth & Family Education Resources
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Community Support
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Doulas vs. Midwives
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Doulas
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Midwives
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Postpartum Care
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Lactation Support
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Financial Support
Adoption
The first step to confirm you are pregnant is to take a test. The most reliable time to take a test is on the first day of a missed period or any time after that! Pregnancy tests are available at drugstores and some grocery stores. They are also attainable at your doctor’s office or community clinics.
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Marquette
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Board-certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) available, Birthing, prenatal classes, midwives.
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850 W Baraga Ave, Marquette, MI 49855.
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Payment options include: Insurance; pay bills online, or by check. To help manage medical bills- CarePayment, an interest-free, long-term patient financing program that allows patients to pay off medical bills in affordable, monthly payments over an extended period of time with 0.00% APR.
Portage
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Birthing, prenatal classes, midwives.
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500 Campus Dr, Hancock, MI 49930.
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Payment options include: Insurance; pay bills online, or by check. To help manage medical bills- CarePayment, an interest-free, long-term patient financing program that allows patients to pay off medical bills in affordable, monthly payments over an extended period of time with 0.00% APR.
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OB/GYN care, midwifery, expanded access (Saturday appointments available), telemedicine, private rooms for birthing, breastfeeding support, birth plans, educational resources.
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3401 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829.
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Payment Options Include: Insurance not required but still accepted. See if you are covered here. Financial assistance can be found here. Online payment or AUTOPay Online portal allows you to set up an interest-free plan.
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Language(s): English; forms online in Spanish, French, and Polish.
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Primary Care, Specialty Care, Hospital Care.
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1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
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Payment options include: Insurance not required but still accepted. If a patient does not have health insurance, they can contact 1-800-782-8581, extension 94475. They may be able to assist you with locating resources to help with medical bills. Patients can pay online, by phone, or by mail. They accept payment via credit or debit card, electronic cash payment, Apple Pay, Google Pay, check and money order.
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Language(s) spoken: English, forms online in Spanish.
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Assistance with housing, food, utilities, transportation, and maternal/child health programs.
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1125 Commerce Drive, Marquette, MI 49855.
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Payment options include: A lot of services are income-based or free! Check their website or call them for specifics. 906-228-6522.
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Support for mothers, education, community building, and resources for new parents.
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205 Candace Dr, Marquette, MI 49855.
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Payment options include: Donations are appreciated but many services are free!
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Home visits, health screenings, parenting education, and support for pregnant women and infants.
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Marquette County Health Department, 184 US Highway 41 East, Negaunee, Michigan 49866.
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Payment options include: Medicaid, inquire about other options!
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Midwives
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Trained healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive medical care, including prenatal and postnatal care, and may deliver babies.
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Doulas
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Offer emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth, but are not medically trained and cannot deliver babies.
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Labor support, postpartum care, childbirth education, and lactation assistance.
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In client’s homes or at hospitals.
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Insurance: Coverage varies. A few such as UPHP and Medicaid cover Doulas of Marquette, but many of the most well known private insurance companies do not currently cover their services.
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Payment options include: Sliding scale- meaning Doulas of Marquette services can vary based on a client's ability to pay. This allows families with limited financial resources to still access doula care!
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*Also provides postpartum care*
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Birth and postpartum doula services, lactation support, and childbirth education.
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In client’s homes or at hospitals.
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Insurance/Payment: Coverage varies. She is a Medicaid-approved Doula, HSA/FSA payments are accepted, Some employer insurance plans may cover services, and Private pay with custom payment plan options are available. More information here.
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Labor and postpartum support, lactation counseling, and childbirth education.
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In client’s homes or at hospitals.
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Insurance/Payment: Coverage varies. She is a Medicaid-approved Doula. Contact for specifics.
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Birth and postpartum doula services, lactation support, and childbirth education.
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In client’s homes or at hospitals.
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Insurance: Varies- contact for specifics.
Payment options include: Sliding scale- meaning Agape Noel services can vary based on a client's ability to pay. This allows families with limited financial resources to still access doula care! -
*Has midwifery services as well*
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Midwives are not limited to home births. They can also provide care in hospitals, birth centers, or even at home as part of a larger healthcare team.
Telehealth Options
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If you are struggling to find in-person midwifery services:
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Telehealth through Planned Parenthood.
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Pomelo.
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Specialized postpartum care focusing on physical and emotional recovery, newborn care, and lactation support.
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Marquette, MI and surrounding areas.
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Insurance/Payment: Depends on practitioner.
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Integrative health services including chiropractic care, massage therapy, and wellness support.
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Serves Marquette, Escanaba, and Ishpeming.
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Insurance: Accepts most insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. Does not accept Molina or Priority Health at this time.
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Waitlist is 3-5 months for all services!
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Individual therapy specializing in coping skills, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, and life transitions.
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220 W Washington St, Suite 320, Marquette, MI 49855.
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Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna/Evernorth, Cofinity/First Health, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Just Ask (out-of-network), Lyra, Medicaid, Meridian, UPHP.
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Payment options: Sliding scale fees; accepted forms include ACH bank transfer, cash, check, Health Savings Account (HSA), Mastercard, and Visa.
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Waitlist is 6-8 weeks for all services!
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Mother-to-mother support to encourage and assist breastfeeding mothers. Basic breastfeeding information, tips for breastfeeding comfortably, support when returning to work or school, assistance with breastfeeding concerns, referrals to lactation consultants if needed, telehealth visits and virtual support groups, access to breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies.
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184 US Highway 41 E Negaunee, MI, United States, Michigan 49866.
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Insurance: Provides services regardless of insurance status.
Payment options: No fees associated.
Telehealth Options
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The WIC program provides nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare services for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under age five.
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Eligibility: Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women; infants; children under five; and parents, guardians, or foster parents of infants and children.
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Insurance: Accepts Medicaid and food assistance benefits; income-based eligibility.
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Services: Nutrition education, breastfeeding support, health referrals, and supplemental food benefits.
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Contact: Call 1-877-526-2438 to apply or find a local WIC clinic.
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Adoption can be confusing. There is a lot information to sift through! The Care Clinic works with several adoption agencies in the area to which they can refer you along with providing you free educational resources.
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1213 N 3rd St, Marquette, MI 49855.
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Payment options: Services are free and confidential.
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Staff will assist you in creating an adoption plan, coordinating the legal process and providing support.
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369 US Hwy 41 East, Negaunee, MI 49866
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Payment options: May be eligible for financial assistance.