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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

ACOG's Physician Directory  External Link

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  External Link

Center Locator - Birthright International  External Link

Birthright helps any girl or woman regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. To locate the office nearest you, enter your zip code in ... Details >

Birthright International  External Link

During Your Pregnancy: A Mommy After 35  External Link

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  External Link

Effects of Alcohol: Expectant Mothers/Family Planning   External Link

Drinking alcohol can harm your physical health, behavior and relationships. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, drinking alcohol also can harm your baby. This is some of the information provided for... Details >

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome  External Link

Fit for Two: Tips for Pregnancy

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet provides ideas and tips for pregnant women to help them improve eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after their pregnancy.... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Pregnant Women: Hepatitis B Foundation  External Link

This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women; includes questions to ask the doctor, tests, vaccination, breast feeding, labor and delivery guidelines, and more. ... Details >

Hepatitis B Foundation  External Link

Preventing Birth Defects - CDC

Although we do not know the cause of most birth defects, the good news is that we know how to prevent some birth defects. Learn what you can do during your pregnancy to help prevent birth defects.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Why Folic Acid Is So Important

Also available in: Spanish 

The B vitamin folic acid helps prevent birth defects. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before she is pregnant, it can help prevent major birth defects of her baby’s brain and spine.... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities