MiscarriageOther Places To Get HelpOrganizations | 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 | © 1995-2009 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
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