Free Toolkits & Resources

A comprehensive, customizable birth plan template for expectant families.

Questions to ask at each prenatal appointment, trimester by trimester.

Comfort measures, positioning, and advocacy tips for birth doulas.

What to pack for the hospital — for birthing person, partner, and baby.

Recognizing signs of PPD, PPA, and postpartum psychosis — for doulas and families.

Feeding cues, sleep safety, and when to call the pediatrician.

A fillable template to map out support in the first 6 weeks.

Local and national lactation support resources, hotlines, and guides.

A trauma-informed intake form for initial client meetings.

PRAPARE and AHC-HRSN screening tools with scoring guides.

Illinois mandatory reporting obligations for perinatal health workers.

A simple log for tracking community referrals and follow-up outcomes.

Key statistics on Black maternal mortality and birth equity in Illinois.

Patient rights during labor and delivery — in plain language.

A shareable one-pager explaining what a doula does and how to find one.

Southern Illinois and St. Louis Metro perinatal support resources.

A plain-language fact sheet on H.R. 1 SNAP changes — work requirements, re-certification, and who is protected. Covers Illinois and Missouri.

What H.R. 1 means for Medicaid in IL and MO — postpartum coverage, work rules, and how to appeal if your coverage is cut.

Why pregnant women and new moms should enroll in WIC immediately — and what benefits are at risk under H.R. 1.

Step-by-step checklist for families who receive a letter saying their SNAP, Medicaid, or WIC is being cut or ended. Know your rights.

A ready-to-use script for doulas and perinatal health workers to talk with clients about H.R. 1 changes — in plain, non-scary language.

One-page reference card with every SNAP, Medicaid, and WIC hotline number for Illinois and Missouri. Print and share.

Compare all 5 HealthChoice Illinois plans — Aetna Better Health, Blue Cross Community, CountyCare, Meridian, and Molina — with benefits, phone numbers, and enrollment links.

Compare Missouri's Medicaid managed care plans — Home State Health, Healthy Blue MO, Show-Me Healthy Babies, and UnitedHealthcare Community — with benefits and enrollment info.

Step-by-step instructions for switching managed care plans in Illinois or Missouri — when you can switch, how to request it, and what to expect.

Which plans cover doula services, prenatal visits, lactation support, and postpartum care? A quick-reference chart for pregnant clients in both states.