Pregnancy Resources and Infants

● Breastfeeding Resources ●
All Counties: La Leche League
La Leche League offers help and encouragement to women wanting to breast feed their infants. They also have a lending library of books on childbirth, child care, breast feeding and nutrition. Telephone assistance is available anytime from trained leaders for any breast feeding concern. - http://www.lllofmd-de-dc.org/index.shtml
All Counties: Nursing Mothers, Inc.
Nursing Mothers, Inc. (NMI) is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping women and their families have the nursing experience they desire by offering mother-to-mother support and non-medical information. We aim to increase knowledge about breastfeeding in the communities we serve: from Delaware to Cecil County, Maryland, to Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Nursing Mothers, Inc.
PO Box 5462
Wilmington, DE 19808
1-866-733-4NMI (4664)
- http://www.nursingmoms.org/
All Counties: WIC (Women, Infants,&Children)
WIC provides nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other healthcare, welfare and social services. Breastfeeding support includes feeding classes and lactation consultants.

(302) 739-4614
Toll Free In-State (800)222-2189

Please find locations and determine eligibility using the link provided below. - http://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/chca/dphwicbfhom01.html
Kent and Sussex Counties: Lactation Services From Bayhealth
Bayhealth's Lactation Services provide the counseling and support you need to breastfeed your baby, including expectant mothers on breastfeeding techniques, addressing concerns and helping with breastfeeding challenges.
(302) 744-7233
New Castle County: Christiana Breastfeeding Education and Resource Center
Lactation consultants can offer hands-on help with breastfeeding problems and are available for appointments at the Breastfeeding Education and Resource Center at Christiana Hospital. The Breastfeeding Education and Resource Center provides education, emotional support, tips for high risk mothers, and discounted breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies and rentals.
Christiana Hospital, Women's Building
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Room 1922A, Newark, DE 19718
(302)733-3360
- http://www.christianacare.org/BreastfeedingSupport
● Community Resources ●
All Counties: Children and Families First
Children&Families First offers education and support for every stage of pregnancy and parenting. Accurate, helpful information as well as peer support are provided to ensure a healthy baby, strengthen the parent/child relationship, improve communication and reduce stress in the home.
For locations and further information:
- http://www.cffde.org/contact.htm
All Counties: Delaware Health&Social Services Family Planning
Provides birth control, breast&pap exams, pregnancy counsling and STD testing.
Please go to the following link to find locations and contact information in all three counties:
- http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/ofclocations.html#fpclinics
All Counties: The March of Dimes Delaware
Works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. This is done through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.
Tower Office Park 236 C North James Street
Newport, DE, 19804
(302) 225-1020
- http://www.marchofdimes.com/delaware/delaware.asp
All Counties: Planned Parenthood of Delaware
The Mission of Planned Parenthood of Delaware is to ensure the right of all individuals to access appropriate information and services necessary to make and act on personal decisions related to their own reproduction, sexuality and health.
Wilmington:
625 Shipley St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-7293

Newark:
140 E. Delaware Ave.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 731-7801

Dover:
805 S. Governors Avenue
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 678-5200

Rehoboth:
Midway Shopping Center
Rehoboth, DE 19971
(302) 645-2737
- http://www.plannedparenthood.org/delaware/
All Counties: Westside Family Healthcare
Westside Family Healthcare offers a community based preconception, prenatal, and maternity care program that provides medical care, hospital delivery, and education on pregnancy, childbirth, early childhood development and care, safety, parenting, and nutrition.
Wilmington:
1802 W. Fourth Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-5822

Northeast:
908-B East 16th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1414

Newark:
27 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-0900

Bear/New Castle:
404 Fox Hunt Drive
Fox Hunt Shopping Center
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-2864
- http://www.westsidehealth.org/Home
New Castle County: Healthy Beginnings Preconception Health Program
Christiana Care's Healthy Beginnings program began as an effort to reduce Delaware's infant-mortality rate. The program brings together several important focus areas in every woman's health care.
Call 302-623-2273 and ask about Healthy Beginnings.
New Castle County: Henrietta Johnson Medical Center
Henrietta Johnson Medical Center (HJMC), a Federally Qualified Health Center, provides a wide range of medical and dental services, at two sites located within the city of Wilmington. Women’s Health Services include annual GYN Exams, Family Planning Counseling, including birth-control options , Fertility Counseling, Pre-conception health, pre and post-natal care.
HJMC Southbridge
601 New Castle Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-6187

HJMC Riverside
700 Lea Blvd., Suite 201, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 761-4610
- http://www.hjmc.org/
New Castle County: St Francis Hospital - Tiny Steps
Tiny Steps offers complete prenatal and maternity care, bilingual health classes, patient/parent education and counseling to all expectant mothers, regardless of their financial circumstances.

7 Clayton St Wilmington Newark, DE 19702
(302) 369-9370
Sussex County: Delmarva Rural Ministries, Inc.
Delmarva Rural Ministries, Inc. (DRM) is a private not-for-profit organization serving those with modest incomes, including seasonal and migrant farm workers, and other underserved populations on the Delmarva Peninsula.
26 Wyoming Ave., Dover, DE 19901,
(302) 678-3652
- http://www.drminc.org/healthcare.html
Sussex County: La Red Health Center
La Red Health Center provides affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County, Delaware, including adolescent health visits, STI testing, and prenatal/perinatal health services.

505 W. Markey St Georgetown De 19947
(302)855-1233
- http://www.laredhealthcenter.org/
● Teen Parenting Resources ●
All Counties: Alliance for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention
The Alliance for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (AAPP) works to reduce the number of teenagers who are sexually active, become pregnant and become teen parents. The AAPP offers educational programs statewide for young people and their parents. It also serves physicians, educators, nonprofit groups and anyone else who provides care for teens and their families.
Wilmington Annex
1400 Washington St., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302)324-5740
All Counties: ARC (A Resource Center for Youth)
ARC (A Resource Center for Youth) is a comprehensive counseling, educational and medical service program for adolescents, to help reduce risk-taking behaviors, especially those related to sexual health. Teens receive individual education and counseling each time they are seen for medical care. Parent and/or partner counseling is also available. Males and females 12 to 19 years old may receive services including birth control, STD Testing/Treatment, emergency contraception, and counseling.

Please visit the site below to find locations and contact information: - http://www.cffde.org/arc.htm
All Counties: Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc.
Delaware Adolescent Program, Inc (DAPI) is an alternative program with comprehensive services for pregnant teens. The program provides certified academic education (grades 6-12), pre and post natal health education, individual and group counseling, family life parenting and child development education, pregnancy prevention programs, resource and life skills facilitators program, and day care (3 weeks to 9 months).
New Castle County Campus:
2900 N Van Buren Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 764-9740

Kent County Campus:
185 South Street
Camden, DE 19934
(302) 697-0356

Sussex County Campus:
26673 North Sussex Hwy
Seaford, DE 19973
302-629-7790
- http://www.dapi.org/
Kent County: Mom's House
Mom's House provides a licensed daycare center at no cost so that single parents can continue their education. Informal tutoring and counseling, an ongoing support group, and help with career planning and job placement is also offered. Parents must agree through written contract to attend school regularly, attend parenting classes, maintain passing grades and work three hours at the center each week. Also provides a student/parent resource library.
864 South State Street Dover DE 19901
(302) 678-8688
- http://www.momshouse.org
New Castle County: Bayard House
Bayard House is the only fully licensed residential program serving homeless or transitional pregnant minors in Delaware. The mission of Bayard House is to provide residential, educational, and referral services to at-risk pregnant teens/women and to young families in need, so that they may become nurturing parents and independent, contributing members of society.
300 Bayard Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19805
(302)654-1184
Statewide Hotline: (877) 225-7870

- http://www.cdow.org/bayard.html
New Castle County: Mom's House
Mom's House provides a free licensed childcare center for single parents who are continuing their education (high school, GED, college, and job training). Parents must agree through written contract to attend school regularly, attend parenting classes, maintain passing grades and work three hours at the center each week.
1718 Howland Street Wilmington DE 19805
(302) 658-3433
- http://www.momshouse.org/
Sussex County: La Red Health Center
La Red Health Center provides affordable, quality healthcare to the residents of Sussex County, Delaware, including adolescent health visits, STI testing, and prenatal/perinatal health services.
505 W. Markey St Georgetown De 19947
(302)855-1233
- http://www.laredhealthcenter.org/
● Postpartum Resources ●
All Counties: Postpartum Support International
Postpartum Support International (PSI), Inc. is a non profit organization dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression. PSI, Inc. provides support, information and resources to women and families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum.

MOMS HEAL- Postpartum Support Group
Dover, Delaware
Location: Eden Hill Medical Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
200 Banning Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302)449-1682 or (302)584-8249

New Mothers Postpartum Support Group
Wilmington
The Birth Center
(302)658-2229

Christiana Care Health System Support Group
Newark
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road
Newark, DE 19718
(302)733-4226
Kent County: Division of Public Health, Smart Start, Newark
Provides prenatal and postpartum education, parent education, nursing and developmental assessments, health education, case management, nutrition counseling and assistance with social concerns for high risk pregnant women.
University Plaza, Cambridge Bldg. 263 Chapman Road Newark DE 19702
(302) 451-2829