Connecticut

Perinatal Providers

Physicians

Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) are widely available across Connecticut, offering care for both low- and high-risk pregnancies.

Nurses and Midwives

Connecticut supports a robust network of Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), who provide a natural, holistic approach to maternity care. Midwifery services in the state promotes low-intervention births, including water births and home-like birthing rooms.

Physician Assistants (PAs)

PAs support OB-GYNs and family medicine doctors across hospitals and clinics in Connecticut, helping expand access to prenatal care, health screenings, and postpartum follow-ups, especially in rural or underserved areas.

Other Perinatal Professionals

Doulas

Connecticut has an expanding doula network, offering emotional, physical, and informational support to birthing people before, during, and after labor. Doulas provides birth and postpartum doula services throughout the state while also offering childbirth education and lactation counseling in addition to doula care.

Home Visitors

Connecticut provides multiple evidence-based home visiting programs aimed at improving maternal and child health outcomes. For state programs, these services are free and voluntary for eligible families and focus on parenting support, infant development, and maternal wellness.

Behavioral Health Professionals

Mental health care is an essential part of Connecticut’s maternal care approach. Specialized perinatal behavioral health services are available at various community centers in Connecticut

Lactation Consultants

Certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) in Connecticut provide vital breastfeeding education and hands-on support. Hospitals and the La Leche League Connecticut offers free peer-led breastfeeding support groups across the state. Many hospitals in connecticut also include lactation services in postpartum care packages.

Rural and Underserved Community Healthcare Support

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

These centers ensure accessible maternal care in both rural and urban settings, including prenatal visits, screenings, delivery referrals, and mental health support.

Medicaid & Maternal Health Programs

Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) covers prenatal, labor, and postpartum care for eligible pregnant individuals. Programs like Healthy Start help connect pregnant individuals with medical and social services early in pregnancy.

Community and Cultural Support

Organizations such as Planned Parenthood of Southern New England and the Community Health Workers Association of Connecticut help bridge healthcare access gaps for marginalized populations, including Black and Latinx communities.