Pregnancy

This section covers much of the information that pregnant women are likely to be searching for on the internet.  For additional information visit the website Pregnancy And Children.

Support Groups for Birth Mothers provides support and resources for a birth mother of any age and in any type of situation.

There are Financial Assistance and other programs available for women who need assistance. State and local health departments, community free clinics, and other organizations offer medical care. There is also the special government program for women, infants, and children called WIC.

Medical issues provides resources to help you with needed medical care and insurance coverage.

Selecting a Hospital explains the different types of hospital and birth center options you may want to consider. 

Prenatal Care is so very important and it should be started as soon as possible. It can assure you that you and your baby are as healthy as possible. Take the time to educate yourself about these tests and how they can help you and your baby.

A Pregnancy Calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in you and your baby. Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body.

Nausea is one of the most common complaints of pregnancy, affecting around 60-90% of all pregnant women. It is often referred to as Morning Sickness.

Many women, especially those who have not had prenatal care, do not really know the signs of labor and do not understand the Labor and Delivery process. It can be a very emotional and frightening experience unless you are prepared for it.

Nutrition and Diet, even before you are pregnant, is important for your health. Once you become pregnant it is even more important to eat right since you are eating for both you and your baby.

Crisis pregnancy centers are agencies staffed with caring individuals who want to help pregnant women through this difficult time in their lives. Many Crisis Centers are medical clinics with a full range of free services.

Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called depression while depression after pregnancy is called postpartum depression. Depression is one of the most common complications during and after pregnancy.

Any Drugs and Alcohol, legal or illegal, that you consume will impact on your unborn child. If you swallow a drug, your body will deliver it to the baby in small amounts over time. If you inject  or inhale a substance, it goes almost directly to the baby in larger amounts.

We truly care about you and your baby and about other women in your situation.  We want to do everything possible to help you and your child.  There are many kinds assistance programs available to help you and other pregnant women, birth mothers and children free of charge.  These include financial, medical, nutritional and health assistance programs as well as a variety of support and information groups. If you need help you can click this link to find all kinds of assistance programs. And the following links will help you find pregnancy support groups as well as parenting and adoption support groups.  If you want our help you can call us anytime and from any place in the U.S. (toll free # 1-800-943-0400). You can get our help whether you are pregnant or have already delivered and are raising your child yourself or want to place your child for adoption. We are here to help you and there is never any cost or obligation on your part. 

If you are considering placing your child for adoption we are also here to help.  We would be happy to help find a safe and loving home with a family that has been very carefully and thoroughly screened. We can help you regardless of what state you are in.  Our services to you are free, your medical and legal expenses will be provided for and we will make sure that you receive whatever reimbursement for housing, lost wages and living expenses that state laws allow.  You may reach me, Dr Vince Berger, or my staff by calling our toll free number at 1-800-943-0400 or you can contact me by email.  If there is anything we can do to help you and your baby, please contact me.