Pregnancy Resources and Infants
- Breastfeeding Help
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24 hour help from local volunteers.
314-424-3900
La Leche League of Metro East Illinois, (618) 398-MOMS (6667)
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http://lalecheleague.org
- WIC
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Supplementary food and nutrition education program. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have given birth in the previous 6 months, infants, and children under age 5 may qualify.
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www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
- March of Dimes
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Information for health professionals and pregnant women on a diverse array of topics relating to pregnancy and newborns.
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www.marchofdimes.com
- Nurses for Newborns Foundation
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Provides nurse homevisiting services including education, healthcare and positive parenting skills. Programs serve teen moms, the mentally or physically challenged, infants that are sick, and general population families in need.
7259 Lansdowne Ave #100
St. Louis, Missouri 63119
314-544-3433/1-800-45BIRTH
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www.nfnf.org
- National SIDS Center
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8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 300
McLean, VA 22102
Toll Free: (866) 866-7437
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www.sidscenter.org
- Safe Sleep Tips for Parents
- SIDS Resources
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Organization with extensive resources for families, professionals, and links to educational and support programs. Also has program providing cribs to low-income families.
135 W Monroe Ave
St Louis, MO 63122
(314) 822-2323
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www.sidsresources.org
- Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
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Health organization that provides sex education programs to youth and their parents and a wide range of reproductive and primary health care services.
1-800-230-PLAN
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www.ppslr.org
- Teen Pregnancy Center
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Clinic providing comprehensive medical care, education and developmental life skills to pregnant teens in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
314-454-8259
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www.barnesjewish.org
- Villa Maria Center - Catholic Charities
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Provides residential and counseling services to pregnant adolescents ages 11-21.
(314) 664-4715
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www.ccstl.org