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It’s a fact. Drinking alcohol and using drugs while pregnant harms your baby. Don’t cause birth defects! If you are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are trying to get pregnant STOP using alcohol and drugs. Even if you are having sex without using birth control, STOP using alcohol and drugs. Or, start having safe sex. It’s never too late to quit using alcohol or drugs. It can be hard, but there’s help! Dial 2-1-1 for Help Me Grow on your phone. They can connect you. Find out more about alcohol, drugs and pregnancy by reading this, right now.
If you do not feel safe in your relationship or at home for any reason, you can get help! For free help, dial 2-1-1. The Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers a 24-hour domestic violence hotline. If you live in Sussex and Kent Counties, call 302-422-8058. If you live in Northern Kent County, call 302-678-3886. If you live in New Castle County, call 302-762-6110. If you or someone you know is thinking about hurting yourself or others call 1-800-262-9800 or visit Delaware's Contact Lifeline.
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healthydelaware.orgDelaware’s Healthy Women, Healthy Babies Program
A program that offers extra services for women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or just want to live healthier lives.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Your online source for credible preconception health information.
Show Your Love
Preconception health and health care focuses on taking steps now to protect the health of a baby in the future. This website has resources that can help you plan!
March of Dimes
Dedicated to the health of moms and babies.
Healthy Mom and Baby
Tips and resources about healthy moms and babies.
http://www.health4mom.org
The Office of Women's Health
Steps to being a healthier woman at any age.
USDA Choose My Plate
For helpful nutritional information
Health Resources and Services Administration
Resources for Women’s Health and Emotional Wellness
Get Up And Do Something
A site with articles about living a healthy lifestyle.
Delaware Quitline
Help for adults in Delaware who want to quit smoking.
Delaware Healthy Workplaces
Helps you be aware of potential hazards you may face.
BEDSIDER Birth Control Network
Great website for contraception information that provides educational resources.
Find out when you are ovulating using this tool:
http://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/ovulation-calendar.aspxIt’s important to have regular visits with your healthcare provider. Free medical care might even be available for you through the State of Delaware. For information about preconception and other services offered to women, check out the Healthy Women, Healthy Babies program.
Brandywine Women’s Health Associates/Dr. Cecil C. Gordon, Jr.
611 West 18th St., Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 658-3331
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Christiana Care Health System: Wilmington Hospital
501 W. 14th St., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 428-4414
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Children and Families First
1802 West 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 658-6134
Patients under age 20
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Children and Families First
2005 Baynard Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 658-6134
Patients under age 20
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Henrietta Johnson Medical Center Southbridge
601 New Castle Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 655-6187
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Henrietta Johnson Medical Center at Eastside
600 N. Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 761-4610
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Saint Francis Hospital – Tiny Steps Program
701 N. Clayton St., Wilmington, DE 19801
(302) 575-8040
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Westside Family Healthcare
1802 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 655-5822
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Westside Family Healthcare
908 – B East 16th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 575-1414
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Christiana Care Health System: Christiana Hospital
4755 Ogletown-Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
(302) 733-6510
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Children and Families First: Brookside Plaza
27 Marrows Road, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 658-6134
Patients under age 20
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Saint Francis Center of Hope
620 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 660-7333
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Westside Family Healthcare
27 Marrows Road, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 455-0900
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Westside Family Healthcare
404 Fox Hunt Drive, Bear, DE 19701
(302) 836-2864
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Brandywine Women’s Health Associates / Dr. Cecil C. Gordon, Jr.
212 Carter Drive; Suite B; Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 658-3331
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Westside Family Healthcare
306 E. Main St., Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 224-6800
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Children and Families First
91 Wolf Creek Blvd., Dover, DE 19901
(800) 220-3092
Patients under age 20
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Westside Family Healthcare
1020 Forest Avenue, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-4622
Monday & Wednesday
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La Red Health Center, Inc.
1 Sussex Avenue, Milford, DE 19963
(302) 855-1233
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La Red Health Center
21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-1233
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La Red Health Center
300 High Street, Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 855-1233
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