Links and Resources:

Memorial Hermann.Org

1. Pre-register @ www.memorialhermann.org/patients-caregivers/registration

2. A New Beginning-Personal Guide for Mother and Baby @ http://patienteducationonline.info/memorial-hermann/a-new-beginning

Vaccines:

  1. Pertussis info
  2. Texas Department of State Health Services
  3. Pregnancy and Vaccination
  4. Pregnant Women & Influenza (Flu)

Zika:

Pregnancy & The Zika Virus

Food Warnings:

FDA.gov/food

American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology

WebMD

Postpartum Depression:

Texas Department of State Health Services

Mental Health Association of Greater Houston

National Postpartum Depression Hotline @ 800-773-6667

Cord Blood Banking:

CBR @ www.cordblood.org

Viacord @ www.viacord.com

www.familycord.com

www.cryo-cell.com

www.dshs.state.tx.us/mch

Suggested reading:

“What to Expect When You Are Expecting” by Heidi Murkoff

“Pregnancy for Dummies” by Joanne Stone, Mary Duenwald and Keith Eddleman,M.D.

“The Womanly Art of Breast Feeding” by LaLeche League International

“Breast Feeding your baby” by : Sheila Kitzinger

“The Nursing Mothers Companion” by: Kathleen Huggins

Influenza and Pregnancy

Government Resources
CDC Resources related to flu and pregnancy

Others:

Novasure

Mirena/Skyla

Paragard

Nexplanon