Pregnancy Guide: Information & Resources
Whether you are planning a pregnancy, think you might be pregnant or are expecting a baby, there are places where you can get information and help with community resources.
The Alameda County Perinatal Services and Family Planning Program has compiled pregnancy resources on a variety of topics, including:
Planning a pregnancy?
Here are some resources to help you plan for a healthy pregnancy.
Why Prenatal Care? English | Spanish
Information on how prenatal care promotes a healthy pregnancy, birth and baby.
Every Woman California
For information about health considerations for women and their partners before they become pregnant for the first time, or what you need to know between pregnancies, which is often called inter-conception health.
March of Dimes
Tips on how to start making healthy choices before getting pregnant
Provide information about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
First Five California: Order a Free Kit for New Parents
A practical resource on a wide range of parenting topics including a DVD on topics such as breastfeeding and selecting a childcare provider Kits are available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, and Vietnamese.