Miscarriage

Other Places To Get Help

Organizations

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
409 12th Street SW
P.O. Box 96920
Washington, DC  20090-6920
Phone:	(202) 638-5577
E-mail:	resources@acog.org
Web Address:	www.acog.org
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a nonprofit organization of professionals who provide health care for women, including teens. The ACOG Resource Center publishes manuals and patient education materials. The Web publications section of the site has patient education pamphlets on many women's health topics, including reproductive health, breast-feeding, violence, and quitting smoking.
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY  10605
Phone:	(914) 997-4488
Web Address:	www.marchofdimes.com
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
P.O. Box 3006
Rockville, MD  20847
Phone:	1-800-370-2943
Fax:	1-866-760-5947 toll-free
TDD:	1-888-320-6942
E-mail:	NICHDInformationResourceCenter@mail.nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nichd.nih.gov
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NICHD conducts and supports research related to the health of children, adults, and families. NICHD has information on its Web site about many health topics. And you can send specific requests to information specialists.
SHARE: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
c/o St. Joseph's Health Center
300 First Capitol Drive
St. Charles, MO  63301-2893
Phone:	1-800-821-6819 (636) 947-6164
Fax:	(636) 947-7486
E-mail:	share@nationalshareoffice.com
Web Address:	www.nationalshareoffice.com
This organization provides mutual support for bereaved parents and families who have suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. SHARE provides newsletters, pen pals, and information regarding professionals, caregivers, and pastoral care.

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Author:	Sandy Jocoy, RN	Last Updated: May 7, 2009
Medical Review:	Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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