A Healthy Start: Begin Before Baby's Born
If you are pregnant, programs in your State can help you have a healthy baby. These programs offer medical care, support and advice for pregnant women, information about health insurance and other ser... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
A Brief Introduction to Postpartum Illness 
Perinatal (during pregnancy and postpartum) mood disorders are caused primarily by hormonal changes which then affect the neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). Life stressors, such as moving, illness, ... Details >
Postpartum Support International |
ACOG's Physician Directory
Search this directory by physician name, state, or zip code to find an obstetrician-gynecologist in your area. This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) directory contains the na... Details >
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists |
American Indian and Alaska Native Maternal and Child Health Page
This page links to many topics relevant to maternal and child health, among them patient education, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.... Details >
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
An Easy Guide to Breastfeeding for American Indian and Alaska Native Families
This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Home Page
This page welcomes to the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), a national organization representing state public health leaders and others working to improve the health and well ... Details >
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs |
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Publications
This page provides access to publications from the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, including the issue briefs, fact sheets, survey reports, position papers, profiles, and annual rep... Details >
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs |
Birth Centers Locator
Search this web site -- by title and/or state/province -- to locate a birth center in United States or Canada. This online service is provided by the National Association of Childbearing Centers.... Details >
American Association of Birth Centers |
Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents
This in-depth report focuses on health supervision of youth from infancy through adolescents, giving perspective to future challenges.... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Chapters - International Cesarean Awareness Network
This page provides access to the resources and support of the ICAN organization. A local chapter is of valuable assistance to women seeking information about hospitals and caregivers in her area and c... Details >
International Cesarean Awareness Network |
During Your Pregnancy: A Mommy After 35
Most healthy women from age 35 into their 40s have healthy pregnancies. Good prenatal care and healthy habits can help you reduce certain risks. This page contains tips on what a woman can do to ensur... Details >
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
FAQ’s - International Cesarean Awareness Network
This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to cesarean birth procedure.... Details >
International Cesarean Awareness Network |
Feeding Your Newborn
How you feed your newborn is the first nutrition decision you will make for your child. Take a closer look at these guidelines for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding so you can make an informed decision... Details >
Nemours Foundation |
Find a Mother's Center
Mothers' Centers are self sustaining, non-profit groups where mothers meet, engage in discussion groups, enjoy a respite from their child caretaking role (childcare is available while the Mothers' par... Details >
National Association of Mothers' Centers |
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
Although many pregnant women with high blood pressure have healthy babies without serious problems, high blood pressure can be dangerous for both the mother and the fetus. Preeclampsia is also a facto... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Inducing Labor: American Pregnancy Association
Inducing labor is when the birth process is given an artificial start through medical interventions or other methods. This document discusses reasons for, the process of, and expectations for induced ... Details >
American Pregnancy Association |
Knowledge Path: Spanish-Language Health Resources
This knowledge path has been compiled by the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Library at Georgetown University. It points to recent, high-quality Spanish-language health resources for health profession... Details >
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health |
Maternal and Child Health Bureau Links
Links to general information about maternal and child health, adolescents, children with special health care needs, car seats, genetics, and immunization.... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Maternal and Child Health Bureau Programs
Links to programmatic information about the Title V block grant to states, women and infants, child health and safety, children with special health care needs, adolescents, genetics, and research and ... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Maternal and Child Health Library Knowledge Paths
NCEMCH's knowledge paths on maternal and child health-related topics contain selections of recent, high-quality resources and tools for staying abreast of new developments and conducting further resea... Details >
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health |
Maternal and Child Health Library: A Virtual Guide to MCH Information
The MCH Library is a virtual guide to maternal and child health information. It offers a combination of MCH resources compiled by library staff and pathways to the best MCH information available on ot... Details >
National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health |
Maternal and Child Health Research, Training and Education Programs
Get information about national programs related to research, professional and public education, analysis, and computer science and Information Resources Management (IRM) application activities focusi... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
Maternal and Neonatal Health Resources
This page links users to databases providing materials and other resources on reproductive and maternal and neonatal health care practices and policies. These materials are intended for use by public ... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
MyPyramid for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. This section of MyPyramid.gov is designed just for you. It has advice you need to help you and your baby stay healthy.... Details >
Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Online Support Group - International Cesarean Awareness Network
The ICAN email list is an online support group for anyone wishing to discuss birth and cesarean issues. Topics of discussion frequently include how to avoid an unnecessary cesarean, preparing for VBAC... Details >
International Cesarean Awareness Network |
Postpartum Resources for Mom’s and Families
This site offers a variety of information and resources for moms and families, including exercise and nutrition, useful medical links, sleep strategies for baby and more.... Details >
Postpartum Support International |
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health
Both pregnancy and breastfeeding cause changes and place extra demands on a woman’s body. Some of these may have an affect on her bones. The good news is that most women do not experience bone problem... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Publications - Maternal and Child Health Bureau
Links to maternal and child health publications and catalog, program databases, the MCH newsletter and resources for use mainly by health care professionals.... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |
State and Regional Offices of the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
A listing of persons you may contact for information concerning Maternal and Child Health Bureau Programs within the 10 Department of Health and Human Service´s Regional Offices.... Details >
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration |