Resources and Web Links

The following is a brief list of telephone numbers and websites that may be helpful. For more information regarding other classes or referrals, contact Newborn Connections at (415) 600-BABY (2229).

Breastfeeding/Breast Health  |  Childcare  |  Circumcision Information  |  Exercise Programs  |  General Health Information  |  Immunization Information  |  Infant/Child Safety  |  Nutrition  |  Support Groups/Counseling

Breastfeeding/Breast Health

• Newborn Connections
  California Pacific Medical Center
  (415) 600-BABY(2229)
  
  
• Breast Health Services
  (Individualized instruction in self-breast examination)
  California Pacific Medical Center
  (415) 750-6474
  
  
• Bay Area Lactation AssociatesOpens new window
  
  
• La Leche League of Northern CaliforniaOpens new window
  
  
• La Leche League International, Inc.Opens new window

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Childcare

Choosing Childcare Class

• Newborn Connections
  California Pacific Medical Center
  (415) 600-BABY
  
  
• Trustline
  (California Registry of in-home childcare providers)
  Phone: (800) 822-8490
  

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Circumcision Information

• American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
  

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Exercise Programs

• Prenatal Yoga at Newborn Connections
  

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General Health Information

• Community Health Resource Center
  2100 Webster Street
  San Francisco, CA 94115
  (415) 923-3155
  
  
• Learning About Your Health
  Health information from California Pacific Medical Center
  
  
• American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
  
  
• MedlinePlus
  Health information from the National Library of Medicine with hundreds of topics in over 40 languages
  

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Immunization Information

Discuss with your pediatric care provider any concerns you may have about vaccines.

• American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
  
  
• MotherToBaby California
  Medications & More During Pregnancy &
  Pregnancy Health Information Line:
  (866) 262-6847
  
  
• Center for Disease Control
  
  
• National Vaccine Information Center
  

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Infant/Child Safety

• California Poison Control System;
  Poisoning Emergencies (24 hours)
  (800) 876-4766
  
  
• Consumer Product Safety Commission
  (includes car seat safety information)
  (800) 638-2772
  
  
• National Lead Information Center
  (800) 424-LEAD
  
  
• National Pesticide Network Hotline
  (800) 858-7378
  
  
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  (800) 321-OSHA
  

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Nutrition

• American Dietetic Association Consumer Hotline:
  (800) 366-1655
  
  
• American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildren.org
  

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Support Groups/Counseling

• Asian Perinatal Advocates
  
  
• Childhelp Hotline
  (prevention and treatment of child abuse):
  (800) 4-A-CHILD
  
  
• Compassionate Friends, Inc.
  (support after the death of a child):
  (877) 969-0010
  
  
• First Candle
  Formerly SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance:
  (800) 221-SIDS
  
  
• National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc
  
  
• National Organization of Single Mothers
  
  
• Newborn Connections
  New Parents' Groups
  California Pacific Medical Center
  (415) 600-BABY
  
  
• Parent's Place
  Jewish Family and Children Services:
  (415) 359-2454
  
  
  
• Single Parent Network
  
  
• Support for Families of Children with Disabilities:
  (415) 282-7494
  
  
• TALK Line Family Support Center:
  415-441-KIDS (441-5437)
  

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