For more info, call 2-1-1 or follow these links to learn more.
Before Pregnancy
It's important to plan ahead when thinking about having a baby. Your health will affect the future of you and the baby. Before you get pregnant, here are some resources.
Bedsider (birth control information/sign up for free mobile message tips)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (facts about sexually transmitted diseases)
Domestic Violence (help is available)
March of Dimes (getting fit)
March of Dimes (working together for stronger, healthier babies)
Michigan Department of Community Health (Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services)
Plan First (you may be eligible for FREE birth control assistance)
Text2Quit (mobile sign up for free text message to help smokers successfully quit smoking)
What to Expect (before you get pregnant, your health)
What to Expect (Women Infant & Children program, you may be eligible for FREE food program for you and or your children)
WIC (Women Infant & Children program, you may be eligible for FREE food program for you and or your children)
Women's Health (before you get pregnant)
Women's Health (birth control fact sheet)
United Way 2-1-1 (resource assistance)
During Pregnancy
A mother's health is important for both the mother and baby during and after pregnancy. Here are some resources when you get pregnant.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (alcohol use in pregnancy)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (premature birth)
March of Dimes (nutrition)
March of Dimes (prenatal care)
Mayo Clinic (labor, delivery, postpartum care)
Michigan Department of Community Health (you may be eligible for FREE prenatal care)
Michigan Department of Community Health (Maternal Infant Health Program)
National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center (Taking care of your teeth/mouth while you are pregnant)
Text2Quit (mobile sign up for free text message to help smokers successfully quit smoking)
Text4baby (mobile sign up for free text message tips during and after pregnancy)
United Way 2-1-1 (resource assistance)
University of California San Francisco/Medical Center (substance use during pregnancy)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (depression, during and after pregnancy)
WIC (healthy hints during pregnancy)
WIC (Project Fresh-How to get fresh vegetables and fruit)
WIC (Women Infant & Children program, you may be eligible for FREE food program for you and or your children)
Women's Health (breastfeeding)
Women's Health (pregnancy)
After Baby is Born
There are many things to keep in mind after a pregnancy because keeping an infant safe and keeping yourself healthy is important for both you and baby. Here are some resources that will help you and baby.
Bedsider (birth control information/sign up for free mobile message tips)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (after the baby arrives)
Cribs for Kids (helping every baby sleep safer)
Mayo Clinic (healthy baby sleep)
Medline Plus (infant and newborn care)
Michigan Department of Community Health (breastfeeding)
Michigan Department of Community Health (you may be eligible for low-cost medical and dental care for your baby and children up to 18)
Michigan Department of Community Health (Maternal Infant Health Program)
Michigan Department of Human Services (babies and safe sleep)
National Institute of Health (safe sleep for babies):
National Maternal & Child Oral Health Resource Center (a healthy smile for your baby/oral health tips for your baby):
Plan First (you may be eligible for FREE birth control assistance)
Safe Kids USA (car seat safety)
Text2Quit (mobile sign up for free text message to help smokers successfully quit smoking)
United Way 2-1-1 (resource assistance)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (depression, during and after pregnancy)
WIC (Project Fresh-How to get fresh vegetables and fruit)
WIC (Women Infant & Children program, you may be eligible for FREE food program for you and or your children)
Zero to Three (social, emotional development)
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