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FAQ’s - International Cesarean Awareness Network   External Link

This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions related to cesarean birth procedure.... Details >

International Cesarean Awareness Network  External Link

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 Perinatal Mood Disorders  External Link

Having a baby is a major life change for any woman and her family. Perinatal Mood Disorders are temporary and are treatable. ... Details >

Postpartum Support International  External Link

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

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  External Link

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  External Link

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs Publications  External Link

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  External Link

Birth Centers Locator  External Link

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   External Link

Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents  External Link

The Bright Futures: Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents describes a system of care that is unique in its attention to health promotion activities and psychosocial f... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  External Link

Chapters - International Cesarean Awareness Network   External Link

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  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

Feeding Your Newborn  External Link

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  External Link

Find a Health Center - Planned Parenthood Federation of America  External Link

Planned Parenthood affiliated health centers nationwide provide high quality, affordable reproductive health care and sexual health information to nearly five million women, men and teens and operate ... Details >

Planned Parenthood Federation of America  External Link

Find a Mother's Center  External Link

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   External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

Knowledge Path: Spanish-Language Health Resources  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

Maternal and Child Health Library: A Virtual Guide to MCH Information  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

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  External Link

Postpartum Resources for Women/Mothers  External Link

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  External Link

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