References
Father Knows Best: The Expectant Father, Facts, Tips, and Advice for Dads-to-Be; The New Father, A Dad's Guide to the First Year; A Dad's Guide to the Toddler Years
by Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash
Publisher: Abbeville Press
The Complete Adoption Book: Everything You Need to Know to Adopt a Child
by Laura Beauvais-Godwin, Raymond Godwin
Publisher: Adams Media Corporation; 3rd edition
What to Expect When You're Expecting
by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company; 3rd edition
What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting
by Heidi Murkoff, Sharon Mazel
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Free Brochures on Preparation for Parenting*
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists offers free, educational publications on topics such as Nutrition During Pregnancy, Having Twins, Postpartum Depression and more. To order or download these publications, visit www.acog.org.
The National Institute of Child Health & Human Development publishes a wide variety of materials that provide health information related to its research. Topics include Autism, Infant Health, SIDS and more. Most publications are available for viewing and printing by visiting www.nichd.nih.gov/publications.
The quarterly Consumer Information Center Catalog lists more than 200 helpful federal publications. Obtain a free copy by calling 888-8-PUEBLE or by visiting www.pueblo.gsa.gov.
Other Resources on Preparation for Parenting*
Greetings from The White House. To receive a congratulatory note from the President on the arrival of your baby, visit www.whitehouse.gov/contact and follow the guidelines under "Invitations and Greetings."
Helpful Links*
www.childbirth.org
Birth is a natural process, not a medical procedure. Educate yourself at Childbirth.org.
http://kidshealth.org
KidsHealth.org is dedicated to kid's health information. Parents can find accurate, up-to-date information on important issues ranging from child behavior and development to nutrition, general health, surgery, and immunizations.
www.safekids.org
SafeKids provides information on how to childproof your home and the correct use and installation of car seats and safety restraints.
www.cpsc.gov
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Safety Hotline for toys, appliances, furniture, and the other household products. 1-800-638-2772; TDD: 1-800-638-8270.
www.sbpep.org
A Postpartum education group for new parents. 1-805-564-3888.
www.familyeducation.com
Family Education Network provides parents with information on topics ranging from education and learning to family entertainment and health and nutrition. Parents will find educational printables, parenting ideas, expert family advice, arts & crafts projects, activities for children of all ages (babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and K–12 children), and more.
www.4woman.gov
The federal government’s resource for information on women's health.
www.adopting.org
Anything and everything you ever wanted to know about adoption. The site includes resources on assistance, information and support to everyone who is touched by adoption.
