Pregnancy Resources and Infants

-----BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES----- Maternity Care Coalition Breastfeeding Site
Information and resources for nursing parents- 215-972-0700
- www.momobile.org/breastfeeding
-----POST PARTUM RESOURCES----- Depression After Delivery, Inc.
A national organization that provides support for women with postpartum depression or mood disorders associated with pregnancy- 1-800-944-4PPD
- www.postpartum.net/
ACOG Post partum Depression Information
Informative panthlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on Post Partum Depression. - www.acog.org
Breast Feeding Resource Center
This is a Nonprofit center staffed by Board Certified Lactation Consultants to address breastfeeding problems. Appts. necessary, sliding scale used to determine payment. 215-886-2433. - www.breastfeedingresourcecenter.org
Breastfeeding Help
24 hour help from local volunteers.
314-424-3900
- www.lalecheleague.org
March of Dimes
Information for health professionals and pregnant women on a diverse array of topics relating to pregnancy and newborns.
- www.marchofdimes.com
Safe Haven
If mother is not ready to keep a baby under 28 days old, and if baby unharmed, parent can take child to any hospital in Pennsylvania and parent won't get in trouble. Child youth agency will find a family for the baby- 1-866-921-SAFE (7233) - www.dpw.state.pa.us
Select Plan for Women
See attached website for the Select Plan for Women. - www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MedicalAssistance/SelectPlanforWomen/