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If you’re a first-time mother-to-be, pregnancy can be scary. You are venturing into the unknown and carrying a child is unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Naturally, you will have many questions: What you should be eating, what vitamins you should be taking and what’s safe for you and your baby. You may also sometimes question if certain symptoms mean you or your baby are unsafe.

While pregnancy is a magical time, it can also cause anxiety. Having someone to talk with, whether a pregnancy hotline, pregnancy forum or pregnancy chatroom, can help to minimize your worries and answer your questions.

The options listed below will prove to you that you’re not alone in the 9-month journey. Read each description and decide which helpline is best for you. Some focus on compassionate counseling while others focus on pregnancy information and support for unexpected pregnancies. All of the help listed below is free.

Many of these resources also answer questions about newborn health and breastfeeding, so be sure to bookmark this page to reference after you’ve given birth.

 

Whether you’re months along in your pregnancy or just found out you’re pregnant, you probably have many questions. Pregnancy hotlines are a quick way to get answers or speak to someone who will provide comfort.

The advice given on pregnancy hotlines may be particularly helpful if you’re looking for confidential information. Pregnancy can be tough and sometimes an anonymous listening ear is all you need.

 

  • 1-608-755-9739— 24-hour hotline staffed every day of the year. (Pregnancy-helpline.net). 
  • 1-800-672-2296— Staffed with pregnancy educators but not nurses. This line is open from Monday to Friday, 9 am until 5 pm Central Standard Time. (Americanpregnancy.org). 
  • 1-866-626-6847— The MotherToBaby hotline is staffed by Teratology Information Specialists who provide evidence-based information about exposure to medications and other substances during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have a question about what is safe, this is the right hotline to call. There are also affiliate locations that you can call. To view the locations and local hotlines in your area, click here. If you’re outside of North America, you can view other locations here. The experts are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm local time. The service is free and confidential.
  • 1-866-942-6466— The American Pregnancy Helpline is a free and confidential hotline geared towards teens or young adults going through unexpected pregnancies. However, anyone may call and ask their pregnancy-related questions. The hotline is open 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • 713-680-TEEN— If you are a pregnant teenager or a pregnant woman in a crisis situation, the Maternal Assistance hotline will be able to provide confidential information about heath care, schooling and family support related to pregnancy and childbirth.
  • 1-800-230-PLAN— The Planned Parenthood hotline is staffed by experts who can answer emergency medical questions or general questions, such as what to expect during pregnancy and what options you have surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. You can find the number to your local Planned Parenthood here.
  • 1-800-848-LOVE— The National Life Center helpline supports girls and women who think they may be pregnant. The experts can compassionately listen to your concerns and provide information about financial help, staying in school and keeping your baby in the event of an unexpected pregnancy.
  • 1-800-550-4900— Birthright International has chapters across Canada, the U. S. and Africa. Their non-judgmental experts can provide pregnancy information and referrals. You can call the hotline for encouragement, emotional support, pregnancy and childbirth information, social assistance and housing referrals. After you’ve had your baby, they can also provide information about prenatal care, parenting skills and career development. The hotline is staffed 24/7.

 

Pregnancy Text Help

  • 855-999-3525— If you have questions about the safety of medications, chemicals or other products while pregnant, you can text MotherToBaby. The experts are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm local time. The service is free and confidential.
  • Text “PPNOW” to 774636— You can also text Planned Parenthood to speak with a health educator about whatever pregnancy-related question you may have.
  • 1-800-848-LOVE— The National Life Center can provide compassionate counseling and information related to finances, staying in school and keeping your baby.

 

Email

  • March of Dimes Ask Us Form— All questions are answered by a staff member that has as master’s degree in a health field (public health, health science, nutrition, genetic counseling, etc.). Some staff members are also certified lactation counselors. You may ask questions about starting a family; having a healthy pregnancy; pregnancy complications and risks; birth defects; newborn health; pregnancy loss and more. You can expect a response within two business days. If you speak Spanish, you can email [email protected] instead.
  • American Pregnancy Helpline— You can email the American Pregnancy Helpline at [email protected] to speak with a pregnancy educator. The organization is geared towards pregnant teens and young adults. 
  • MotherToBaby Ask An Expert Form— If you question whether a medication or chemical is hurtful to you or your baby, you can get your answer by filling out the MotherToBaby form. The Teratology Information Specialists are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm local time. The service is free and confidential.
  • Foundation For Life Contact Form— If you have emergency needs or are in a crisis pregnancy situation, the Maternal Assistance Program can help answer your questions and provide you with support. They can educate you on abortion alternatives, how to cope during family crisis situations and can answer health-related questions.

 

Pregnancy Hotline Chat & Chatrooms

  • MotherToBaby’s Live Chat— If you have any questions about the safety of medications or products while pregnant or breastfeeding, this chat will be helpful. Although not staffed by nurses, you can reach experts and Teratology Information Specialists. The experts will inform you about the latest research surrounding your specific question. In the live chat, you simply need to enter your age and select whether your question is about pregnancy or breastfeeding. There is also an option for Spanish speaking individuals. The experts are available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm local time. The service is free and confidential.
  • Planned Parenthood Chat— If you’d rather ask Planned Parenthood your questions by chat, an expert is available Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 11:30 pm; Friday from 9 am to 10 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; and Sunday from 12 pm to 11:30 pm. The chat will ask you for your question, age, zip code, ethnicity and how you describe yourself. You can ask questions about anything pregnancy-related; from reproductive health to the accuracy of pregnancy tests, experts have knowledge on a variety of topics.
  • OptionLine Chat— If you’re wondering if you’re pregnant or have just discovered you have a bun in the oven, this live chat may be useful. The experts will provide you with information about pregnancy signs and symptoms, your options and how to connect with local help.
  • Pregnancy Chatroom— Sometimes talking to other people who are going through the same experiences can be helpful. You can use Healthfulchat.org’s pregnancy chatroom to speak with other pregnant women. The women inside the chat room speak about a variety of topics including fertility, infertility, IVF treatments and maternity peer support.

 

Pregnancy Forums & Community

  • com Forums— Whether you need advice or just want to share your excitement about your pregnancy, the netmums.com forum is a good place to interact with other women. Sub-forums include early pregnancy, birth and labor, natural births, baby names, guessing the sex of a baby and more. If you don’t know any other pregnant women, it can be helpful to bond and share your experiences with the women on this website.
  • BabyCenter Forum— One of the most popular pregnancy forums is on BabyCenter. com. Because of the number of users, it will be easy to get replies, comments and advice from other moms-to-be. Topics include questions, sharing experiences and opinion posts.
  • What To Expect Forum— The What To Expect pregnancy forum also has a large user base of women for you to connect with. From pre-conception to parenting school-age children, this forum is a great place to reach out for help, encouragement or connection. Pregnancy subtopics include birthing options, 35+ moms, complications and prepping the nursery.
  • Contact Becky— Becky created standupgirl.com to help pregnant women who feel scared and alone. During her own pregnancy, she felt worried and that she had no one to talk with. On her contact page, you can write her to ask a question, share your concern or share your story.

 

When you need pregnancy help, who do you reach out to? Let us know in the comments below! If you have pregnant friends or family members, be sure to share this post with them, too! Remember to bookmark this page to refer to whenever you need help during pregnancy and parenthood.

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Call us about:

  • Any vaginal bleeding
  • Belly or pelvic pain, other than mild cramping
  • Fever of 100.4 degrees or higher
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Call our member advice line if you have:

  • Belly or pelvic pain, other than mild cramping
  • Headaches with weak muscles, problems seeing, or fever
  • Headaches that don’t get better after taking acetaminophen (Tylenol*)
  • Nosebleeds that won’t stop
  • Burning or pain when you urinate
  • Dizziness
  • Cramping in your leg or foot that won’t go away

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Call your labor and delivery department if you have:

  • Cramps in the lower belly
  • 4 or more contractions in 1 hour
  • Increase or change in vaginal discharge, such as heavy fluid, watery discharge, or blood, or if your water breaks
  • Fainting spells or dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Pain in your chest or belly
  • Fever of 100. 4 degrees or higher
  • Sudden puffiness in your hands or face
  • Sudden weight gain of more than 2 pounds in 1 week

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Call your labor and delivery department right away if:

  • You have bleeding similar to a menstrual period
  • Your baby has moved fewer than 10 times in 2 hours
  • Your baby’s movements have slowed down for 24 hours
  • Your water breaks

If your water breaks, be prepared to tell us the:

  • Time it happened
  • Color of the fluid
  • Amount of fluid (gush or trickle)

To absorb the fluid, use a sanitary pad or a towel, not a tampon.

Also call labor and delivery right away if you have:

  • Contractions that become regular or stronger
  • Fainting spells or dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Pain in your chest or belly
  • Fever of 100. 4 degrees or higher
  • Sudden puffiness in your hands or face
  • Sudden weight gain of more than 2 pounds in 1 week

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Kaiser Permanente members can speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Northern California

1-866-454-8855

Southern California

1-888-KPONCALL

(1-888-576-6225)

Colorado 

303-338-4545

1-800-218-1059

711 TTY

Georgia

404-365-0966 (24 hour nurse advice)

404-760-3546 (dedicated Labor Line for births)

711 TTY


Hawaii

808-432-7700 (Oahu)

1-800-467-3011 (Neighboring Islands)

1-877-447-5990 TTY

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1-800-777-7904

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1-800-813-2000

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1-800-297-6877 or 206-630-2244

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Women's consultation: your rights - articles from the specialists of the clinic "Mother and Child"

Astakhova Anna Dmitrievna

Rheumatologist

Clinical Hospital Lapino-1 "Mother and Child"

OBSERVED ANYWHERE

According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, a pregnant woman can choose any antenatal clinic (LC), and not just the one to which she is attached registration. This means that you can live in one area of ​​the city, and be observed in a completely different one: for example, next to your place of work or just in the antenatal clinic that you like best. Moreover, you can register for pregnancy even in the antenatal clinic of another city. The main thing is that you need a compulsory medical insurance policy valid throughout Russia. To register in a antenatal clinic not at the place of registration, you need to write an application addressed to the head doctor of the consultation, bring the original and a copy of your passport, compulsory medical insurance policy, and SNILS insurance certificate. nine0003

And even if for some reason you stop attending antenatal clinics, and go, for example, to a private clinic or just don't go and that's it, no one has the right to deregister you from the LCD. And at any time you can return to your consultation and continue to be observed there.

CHOOSE A DOCTOR

Also, according to the legislation of the Russian Federation, you can choose a doctor who will monitor your pregnancy, or change a doctor who for some reason did not suit you. To do this, you also need to write an application addressed to the head physician of the LCD. nine0003

And, of course, every expectant mother in a antenatal clinic or maternity hospital has the right to read her medical record or birth history, to look at records of examinations. And you don’t need to explain why you need it, it’s enough that this is your map and your research. If you do not understand why you need some kind of appointment or analysis, then the doctor should explain everything in an accessible form.

REGISTER AT ANY DATE

You can register with the antenatal clinic at any stage of pregnancy. True, in a very short period, neither a doctor nor an ultrasound scan will yet be able to accurately confirm pregnancy, so it’s still better to register after the 6–8th week. It is at this time that the doctor will be able to reliably establish the fact of pregnancy during the examination. nine0003

Another recommendation is to come to the antenatal clinic before 12 weeks of pregnancy. This is due to the fact that the first ultrasound is done at 10-12 weeks and at this time it is possible to most accurately determine the gestational age. By the way, those women who register at the antenatal clinic before 12 weeks receive a cash payment called "a lump sum allowance for women registered with a medical institution in the early stages of pregnancy (up to 12 weeks)". True, they give nothing at all, but they will come in handy for someone. nine0003

But all this does not mean that you have to register strictly before 12 weeks. No, you can come at any time (even in the last trimester), the main thing is to have time to pass the necessary tests before the birth.

VISIT AT THE TIME YOU NEED

If you feel well, your tests are normal and you don't want to go to the antenatal clinic often, you have the right to refuse regular visits to the gynecologist. Just tell your doctor about it, he should respect your decision. Yes, the doctor will warn you that you are responsible for your choice, but he should not intimidate or threaten you to refuse to issue an exchange card. If something like this happens, immediately go to the head physician of the antenatal clinic or contact the health department. nine0003

But you need to know that there are studies (ultrasound, blood test for chromosomal pathologies) that must be done within strictly defined terms, otherwise their result may be unreliable. Therefore, ask the doctor in advance about the time of some examinations.

SELECT EXAMINATIONS

If you want to have all the examinations you need, you have the right to receive them in full. Each antenatal clinic has a list of examinations and consultations required during pregnancy. You can ask your doctor to tell you in detail about them and do everything that you are supposed to. nine0003

If, on the other hand, you feel that an appointment is not necessary or acceptable to you, you can refuse it. No one has the right to force you to do an ultrasound, screening, take any drugs. And you will get nothing for it. Even if you refuse something, you cannot be deregistered due to pregnancy, you cannot be issued a birth certificate and an exchange card. The doctor will simply record your refusal in the card and write that it was explained to you why this or that study was recommended. nine0003

In general, in order to receive an exchange card, you need to pass a series of tests at least once (clinical blood test, urinalysis, smear, tests for HIV, RW, hepatitis B and C) and visit an obstetrician-gynecologist at least twice. The first time you come for an initial examination and in order to get a referral for tests, the second time - to enter the results of the examination into the exchange card. The main thing here is to observe the "expiration date" of the analyzes.

DO YOUR OWN

All examinations in the antenatal clinic are free of charge. And even if there is no specialist or there is temporarily no research, you should be given a referral to another medical institution where all this is available. The doctor does not have the right to refer you to any additional paid tests or consultations if they can be done free of charge under compulsory medical insurance.

If you want to do some kind of research yourself for a fee and in another clinic (for example, to do an expert ultrasound), then you must accept its results at the antenatal clinic (and not say that we believe only our analyzes or specialists). nine0003

If you want to be seen in the antenatal clinic the way you want, don't be afraid to talk about your preferences. Calmly and confidently remind about your rights, it's up to you to choose what you need from medicine and what you don't.

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A federal helpline for pregnancy preservation has been set up

A full-scale operation of a free emergency psychological counseling telephone for women has begun in Russia at the federal number 8-800-100-44-55. This was reported in the press service of the St. Basil the Great Foundation, where they organized the work of a "hot line". So far, the project has been in pilot mode.

“The main purpose of the helpline is to provide professional psychological assistance to women and their families in the situation of making a decision to maintain or terminate a pregnancy. Calling a helpline and talking to a qualified professional can help a woman decide to continue her pregnancy. nine0003

A call to the federal number 8-800-100-44-55 is free. Psychologists, lawyers, social work specialists are ready to receive every anonymous call every day from 9 am to 9 pm and provide qualified assistance and support,” the press service of the organization said in a statement.

“We have been running the program “Live, baby” for several years already,” the press service of the St. Basil the Great Foundation told the portal Miloserdiye.ru. – And we have closely studied this issue within its framework. Our experts, including those from the Association of Psychologists of Women's Clinics, looked at the behavior of women who decided to have an abortion, found out their needs, studied the reasons: insecurity in a companion, in finances, and so on - why a woman is ready for this step. nine0003

It turned out that it is often easy to talk a woman out of this. This decision is not always conscious. Often it's just a doubt. And the woman herself understands that this is a difficult, difficult step. If at this moment she comes across a person who tells how to cope with problems, what consequences can be, she changes this opinion.

This has been proven. The Association of Women's Clinical Psychologists says that with the right approach, a woman can be dissuaded from having an abortion in 60% of cases. nine0003

We operate in several areas. First, we work in antenatal clinics. With doctors, with psychologists who are there. The second point is the creation of a "hot line". There are other hotlines, that's great. But there is our audience, the women with whom we work. For them, we offered another such option.

In pilot mode, our "hot line" began to work about a year ago. During this time, more than seven thousand calls from women came in: for a pilot project, this is a lot. Especially if you take into account the possible outcome. nine0003

We expect the target audience to become aware of our project through antenatal clinics. In addition, we hope for informational support from the media.

For many years, our foundation has been supporting the project of the help service "Mercy" "House for Mom". Therefore, if they call us from Moscow, as a consultation, we tell that there is such a form of assistance: if you can’t stay at home, if they don’t have support in their family, we talk about the “House for Mom”, where they can provide temporary housing , provide legal support, help with work and so on. nine0003

Women often just want a conversation. They are not informed about the consequences of such a decision as abortion, about the consequences for health, for the psyche. It is often enough to simply tell them what they are risking, what consequences they underestimate. If they convey the risks, tell them, they refuse to take this step.

We don't think at all that doctors should discourage this decision.

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