| March of Dimes | |
| 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue | |
| White Plains, NY10605 | |
| Phone: | (914) 997-4488 |
| Web Address: | www.marchofdimes.com |
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents. | |
| National Sudden and Unexpected Infant/Child Death & Pregnancy Loss ResourceCenter | |
| 2115 Wisconsin Avenue NW | |
| Suite 601 | |
| Washington, DC20007-2292 | |
| Phone: | 1-866-866-7437 toll-free (202) 687-7466 |
| Fax: | (202) 784-9777 |
| Email: | info@sidscenter.org |
| Web Address: | www.sidscenter.org |
This website has information about sudden infant death, grieving the loss of an infant, and general infant health. | |
| SHARE: Pregnancy and Infant LossSupport | |
| c/o St. Joseph's Health Center | |
| 300 First Capitol Drive | |
| St. Charles, MO63301-2893 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-821-6819 (636) 947-6164 |
| Fax: | (636) 947-7486 |
| Email: | share@nationalshareoffice.com |
| Web Address: | www.nationalshareoffice.com |
This organization provides mutual support for bereaved parents and families who have suffered a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death. SHARE provides newsletters, pen pals, and information regarding professionals, caregivers, and pastoral care. | |
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: April 18, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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