Assistance Programs
for Pregnant Women and Birth Mothers
plus Information Regarding Adoption Agencies
If you are pregnant or have already given birth we want you to know that we are here to help you free of charge regardless of whether you are considering placing a child for adoption
or are looking for information to help you raise your child.
Dr Vince Berger
and the Staff of Adoption Services
Please select your state from the list below for information covering everything from information on pregnancy, financial and medical assistance programs, support groups and also information how how we can help you if are considering placing your child for adoption.
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The introduction provides information about us and the ways we can help you if you
are pregnant or have already given birth. It includes how to contact us and many of the most frequently asked questions and answers. |
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Pregnancy issues contains information to help you and your unborn baby with information and resources. It addressee home and
clinic based pregnancy tests as well as pregnancy symptoms and the stages of
pregnancy. We have also included information regarding prenatal care, selecting a hospital or birthing center and provided a pregnancy calendar to
help you know what to expect. |
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Pregnancy concerns addresses morning sickness, nutrition
and diet, alcohol and drugs, labor and delivery and depression. We
also provide resources to help you find pregnancy crisis centers. |
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Pregnancy help provides information about financial, medical, emotional
and nutritional help and assistance from government and private sources. We
have also provided pregnancy support groups to help a pregnant woman. Please note that our section on pregnancy support groups provides a huge amount of information regarding
issues such as financial, medical, emotional and nutritional help in your state above and beyond a simple listing of support groups. |
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Government help offers information and resources to help a pregnant woman or a woman who has given birth to find free or low-cost services including each of the following:
Breast and Cervical Cancer Detection Programs
Child Health Insurance Programs
Child Nutrition Programs
Child Welfare Agencies
Food Banks
Food Stamps
State Health Departments
State Medicaid Contacts
Women Infants and Children Programs |
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Adoption choices explains the choices that are available to you including whether you want an open or closed adoption,
whether you should participate in a private or agency adoption or use an adoption facilitator. Also discussed is your right to choose the adopting family if
that is what you wish to do.
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Adoption help suggests the first steps to take regarding the adoption process,
how to select an adoption agency and
how to assure the perfect loving home for your child. This section also provides you with adoption support groups and with information about the emotional issues involved in an adoption as well as the special situations where
you are placing the child with a relative or
the child is being adopted by a step-parent. |
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Adoption laws and rights can help you understand the legal rights of the birth mother and birth father as well as grandparent rights. We
also provide information on infant safe haven laws and the adoption law of every state. |
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Parenting and raising your child contains information on child development and health as
well as information on breastfeeding and infant nutrition. Information for fathers is
also provided. Information on where to find parenting support groups and the issue of mother and child safety is presented. |
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We care about you offers some final thoughts, testimonials about our agency and our staff and information about the creator of this website,
Dr. Vince Berger.
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