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Pregnancy and Parenting Resources

There are many additional programs and resources you can use to get help. Read below to see what is right for you.

Pregnancy Health & Wellness

  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Health & Nutrition Information
  • Pregnancy A-Z
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth: A Goal-Oriented Guide to Childbirth
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  • Text4Baby.org
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  • Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas Program

Quit Smoking and Tobacco

  • Become an Ex: Pregnant Smokers

Breastfeeding

  • La Leche League International
  • My Plate for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Travel and Breastfeeding
  • Women's Health: Breastfeeding

Children's Health

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  • Healthy Children
  • Immunization Schedules
  • Military OneSource: Caring for a Baby

Support & Advocacy

  • Military Child Education Coalition
  • Military OneSource
  • New Parent Support Program
  • Zero to Three

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