Finding More Help And Information

Photograph of a healthcare provider and mother holding a baby.

Local Resources

There are many organizations and publications that can help you find more information on how you can prepare for motherhood and take care of yourself. Some can also help you find local groups and other resources in your area. For example, ask your local hospital or faith community if they host groups for new moms.

Web Sites and Resource Phone Numbers

The following Web sites and Resources phone numbers contain reliable information of interest to pregnant women and new mothers:

HRSA Maternal and Child Health Bureau

www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/
www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/

HRSA Information Center

http://ask.hrsa.gov
1-888-ASK-HRSA (888-275-4772)

National Women's Health Information Center

www.womenshealth.gov/
1-800-994-9662; 1-888-220-5446 TDD

Your State or Local Health Department

1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229)
1-800-504-7081 in Spanish

Online Communities

Some commercial Web sites also offer online chat rooms and bulletin boards for new moms to connect, communicate, and share their experiences.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources & Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857

February 2009

This booklet is available at www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond
Print copies can be obtained from the HRSA Information Center by calling 1-888-Ask-HRSA
These tools are part of a series of materials called "Bright Futures for Women's Health and Wellness. These materials were developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau. The aim of the Bright Futures Initiative is to help women of all ages achieve better physical, mental, social, and spiritual health by encouraging healthy practices. More information about the Bright Futures Initiative is available at http://mchb.hrsa.gov/about/owhbf.htm

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