{"id":30664,"date":"2023-02-02T15:49:01","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T23:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obria.org\/santa-ana\/?p=30664"},"modified":"2025-07-07T18:39:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T01:39:36","slug":"top-3-financial-resources-for-pregnancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obria.org\/santa-ana\/top-3-financial-resources-for-pregnancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Resources for Pregnancy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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After staring at a positive pregnancy test you are likely conflicted by a number of feelings and emotions. You may also be asking yourself a number of practical questions like “How can I afford a baby?” or “If I were to move forward with this pregnancy, where would I be able to find resources and support?” You may even be considering an abortion because of financial hardship. Babies are expensive, but they also add a lot of meaning and joy to your life, and the story of your unplanned pregnancy does not have to end here. Explore the three resources below to find out how you can receive the financial support needed to continue your pregnancy, every step of the way.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The staff at Obria Medical Clinics are here to help you. We listen with empathy, then help supply you with resources to meet your needs. Obria can help you get signed up for Medicaid\/MediCal.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Have you ever googled for pregnancy financial help and come up empty?<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Client advocates are connected to local <\/span>resources <\/span>that might not have a strong presence on Google. Staff can <\/span>help<\/span> connect you with free community <\/span>resources<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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For example, if you don’t have insurance, we can provide you with a complimentary ultrasound.\u00a0 STD\/STI testing is available on a sliding scale based on income for those without insurance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Plus, Obria can help you sign up for WIC to get financial help with getting food.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Obria has complimentary baby items for parents in need.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

Food through WIC and free baby items can ease your financial strain.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Obria’s parenting classes include information on budgeting.\u00a0 This can <\/span><\/span>help <\/span>you cut hidden costs. Get budgeting tips tailored to your situation.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

One time, a couple did not even have a bank account, so a client advocate guided them through the process of opening one.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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2. Government Assistance for Pregnant Women<\/span><\/h2>

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), TANF, and other government resources help low-income individuals afford basic necessities like food, health insurance, housing, and more.<\/span><\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>

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Both SNAP and WIC help you afford groceries. Once you\u2019re connected to SNAP, you can use your EBT card to <\/span>shop on Amazon<\/span><\/a>! No membership required. But if you want a <\/span>discounted Prime membership<\/span><\/a>, EBT qualifies you for that, too.<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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