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Pregnancy / Childbirth Helpline

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Pregnancy Hotline

Information and counseling to pregnant women. Referrals to free pregnancy test facilities, foster, and adoption centers. Sponsored by Bethany Christian Services.
Voice: 1-800-238-4269
Website: http://www.bethany.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

National Abortion Federation

Information and referrals regarding abortions. Financial aid.
Voice: 1-800-772-9100
Website: http://www.prochoice.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

OTIS (Organization of Teratology Information Services)

Provides local referrals to agencies that provide information concerning prenatal drug, medication, chemical and other potentially harmful exposures.
Voice: 1-866-626-6847
Website: http://www.otispregnancy.org
E-mail: OTISPregnancy@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Verified: 10/5/2008

Safe Place for Newborns/Newborn Lifeline Network

Provides referrals to locations where mothers can safely and anonymously take their babies to be placed for adoption.
Voice: 1-877-440-2229
Website: http://www.safeplacefornewborns.com
E-mail: safeplace@safeplacefornewborns.com
Verified: 10/5/2008

Planned Parenthood

Referrals to neighborhood planned parenthood clinics nationwide.
Voice: 1-800-230-7526
Website: http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

National Life Center, Inc.

Provides counseling and information for pregnant women. Referrals to testing sites, baby clothes and formula.
Voice: 1-800-848-5683
Website: http://www.nationallifecenter.com
E-mail: nlc1stway@snip.net
Verified: 10/5/2008

National Hispanic Family Health Helpline

Provides health information on pregnancy, referral to healthcare centers and doctors. Sponsored by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health.
Voice: 1-866-783-2645
Website: http://www.hispanichealth.org
E-mail: alliance@hispanichealth.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry

Registry of women who are taking antiepileptic drugs and who are pregnant. Helps to determine which medications are associated with increased risks. Physicians are encouraged to refer women.
Voice: 1-888-233-2334
Website: http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org
Verified: 10/5/2008

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