Resources

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Please note: CDC stands for the Center for Disease Control. We reference this government agency several times.

Medical and Health Related

National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW)- works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all women, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women, and those who are most vulnerable - low income women, women of color, and drug-using women.

March of Dimes- page on Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center. The March of Dime's mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

CDC page on breastfeeding

CDC page on HIV/AIDS and Women

The CDC’s page on HCV. A fantastic resource which includes materials in Spanish as well.

HCV Advocate- A great resource for anyone looking for information about hepatitis C (HCV). There is a link for people who have been newly diagnosed with HCV. Also, read their fact sheet on Women and HCV:Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Breastfeeding.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Follow this link to be connected to the contact information for your state.

Helping Pregnant Smokers Quit is a coalition of diverse organizations that have joined forces to improve the health of this and future generations by increasing the number of pregnant smokers who quit smoking. This site includes information about the risks associated with smoking and, of course, lots of information to help you quit!

Lesbian Health Research Center (LHRC)- LHRC is located within the Institute for Health & Aging (IHA), School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco. LHRC's mission is to enhance clinical practice and inform policy about the health care needs of and delivery of services to lesbians, bisexual women, and transgender individuals through a program of research, postgraduate education and training, and public service.

 

Emotional and Mental Health

Postpartum Support International (PSI) PSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to eradicate the ignorance related to pregnancy related mood disorders and to advocate, educate, and provide support for maternal mental health in every community, worldwide. This site also includes a hotline and links to local resources.

United States Government’s page on pregnancy and depression. This site shares information about depression during any point in a pregnancy.

March of Dimes Bereavement Information

The American Pregnancy Association (APA) site on miscarriage. APA is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness. This is another great resource for general pregnancy information.

 

Fathers and Partners

Partners and Pregnancy- A gender neutral site focusing on supporting your pregnant partner. This site is hosted by Sutter Health, which is a network of doctors and hospitals serving more than 100 communities in Northern California.

http://www.fathers.comThe mission of the National Center for Fathering is to improve the well-being of children by inspiring and equipping men to be more effectively involved in the lives of children.

Sixteen Things Fathers Can Do to Support Their Pregnant Partners- A resource of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Just for Dads- This the the March of Dimes page for fathers to be.

 

Addiction Treatment, Education, and Support

Methadone Support: Pregnant Info- This site has information and a bulletin board system where you can post questions and receive responses. This system is managed by another strong supporter of pregnant women receiving treatment, Sharon Dembinski. Sharon is a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Methadone Advocate.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) pamphlet on methadone and pregnancy. This will open in pdf format.

Mercy Recovery Center- Treats the entire spectrum of addictions from alcohol to all types of drugs one step at a time...one day at a time...one person at a time.

Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator- A great way to find out what treatment is available in your area (up to a 100 mile radius). To use the locator: enter your city and state and radius (if you don't live in a city, start with a 20 mile radius) then click "Continue." Next, click as many or few boxes as you like to search for treatment. The fewer boxes you check, the more options that will come up on the next page. After you check the boxes, hit "enter" on your key board. This will bring you to a page of results and contact information. Read each description to help you find what treatment is best for what you are looking for.

Addiction Treatment Watchdog- is a resource for educating medication-assisted-treatment patients and others about the disease and treatment of opiate addiction. Medications used for treatment of opiate addiction are methadone, and Buprenorphine (Suboxone/Subutex).

Illicit Drug Use During Pregnancy- A March of Dime's site that shares extensive information about the effects of illicit drug use during pregnancy.

 

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