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Free Personal Nurse Program for Expecting Moms
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New Safe Sleep Guidelines All Parents Should Know
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Facts and Benefits for Babies and New Moms
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What We Know About Drug Use During Pregnancy
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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Second-Hand Smoke
First- and Second-hand Smoking During Pregnancy
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Tobacco Use During Pregnancy
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. Many new moms feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, or exhausted at different times during their pregnancy or after the baby is born. Sometimes these feelings go away on their own, but if they last for more than two weeks and make it hard to carry out daily tasks, like caring for themselves or their family, a mom may have perinatal depression or anxiety. These are common and treatable health conditions during or after pregnancy. And that’s why a new mom, or those supporting them, should reach out right away for help.
Available 24/7, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support, resources, and referrals from professional counselors to pregnant and postpartum individuals facing mental health challenges. Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-943-5746.