Amniocentesis
Also available in: Spanish
This fact sheet provides basic information for consumers on this medical procedure used to obtain a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus.... Details >
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
Clinic Connections: Locate a Planned Parenthood Health Center
Use your local telephone area code to locate Planned Parenthood® Health Centers near you.... Details >
Planned Parenthood Federation of America |
Contraceptive Research and Development (CONRAD) Program
This Program has as its primary objective the development of new or improved contraceptive methods that are safe, effective, acceptable, and suitable for use in the US and developing countries. Visit... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Emergency Contraception Web Site
Also available in: Spanish
This server is designed to provide accurate information about emergency contraception derived from the medical literature and a directory of clinicians willing to provide emergency contraceptives in y... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome: Prevention Activities
This web page highlights CDC's partnership with state health departments and universities for the purpose of identifying FAS cases and developing prevention programs.... Details >
National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities |
Listeriosis and Pregnancy: What Is Your Risk?
This fact sheet from the Food Safety and Inspection Service answers questions pregnant women may have about listeriosis and what causes it, and its symptoms, prevention, and treatment.... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Precious Babies, Better Chances: 12 Ways to Achieve a More Positive Pregnancy
These recommendations are provided in the interest of helping each and every expectant mother achieve the best possible positive pregnancy outcome, and are based on the latest medical understandings.... Details >
Coalition for Positive Outcomes in Pregnancy |
Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center
The Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center is an online guide to a healthy pregnancy developed by the March of Dimes, features information on planning a pregnancy and on prenatal and postnatal ca... Details >
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
Pregnancy Quiz
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about being pregnant.... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health |
Preventing Malaria in the Pregnant Woman
Written especially for pregnant women planning a trip abroad, this fact sheet provides information about the drugs your doctor would prescribe to protect you from malaria infection.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
