Other Pregnancy Resources

For pregnant teens about what to expect:

• Having a Healthy Pregnancy -Teens Health
• I’m Pregnant- now what? –Planned Parenthood
• Having a Baby (Especially for Teens) FAQ -ACOG
• Teenage Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery -Nationwide Children's
• Pregnancy Calendar –Kids Health
• This handbook has many helpful tips on what to expect during and after your pregnancy, as well as ways to track how you are doing: Baby Steps Handbook for Teen Moms-To-Be -Health Net Federal Services
• What to Expect
• No Teen Shame: Movement started by teen parents to bring them together and change the message of teen parenthood.
• Sign up for Text4Baby! This is a free text messaging service that will send you information about your pregnancy and tips for you baby’s first year. It is absolutely free! Text BABY to 511411 to start receiving tips. For more information: https://text4baby.org/

While we have provided many resources here to help you, the need to receive prenatal care cannot be stressed enough! This care will be personalized and a doctor or nurse can tell you important information that you may need to know or do depending on your health and risk factors. This personal care is essential to having a good birth and a healthy baby!