This is an exciting and important time for you and your family. You want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your baby safe and healthy. The Prenatal and Newborn Resource Guide (pdf) will provide you with some health information that could really make a difference in your lives.

This guide is designed to help you during your pregnancy and after your baby is born. In it, you will find answers to many of your questions - about pregnancy, breastfeeding, shots for your baby, safe sleeping and much more. You will also find information about other resources that are available to you. Each page includes a telephone number you can call to talk with someone who understands your concerns and knows what to do. If you have more questions, ask your health care provider or call Oregon SafeNet 1-800-723-3638 or 503-988-5858.

Select chapters, in English and/or Spanish, from the table below or the download the complete Prenatal and Newborn Resource Guide (pdf).

To order a copy of this guide, contact Carolyn Welch at  carolyn.m.welch@state.or.us or call 971-673-0352.

Important Contacts	PDF	PDF
How to Find Services	English	Spanish
Oregon's County Health Departments	English	Spanish
Other Important Telephone Numbers	English	Spanish
Your Health During Pregnancy
Alcohol and Other Drugs	English	Spanish
Breastfeeding: A Mother's Gift	English	Spanish
Emotional Health During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Exercise: Physical Activity During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Fathers, Partners and Family Support	English	Spanish
Fish: Eating Fish During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Gestational Diabetes	English	Spanish
HIV Testing During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Immunizations for Pregnant Women	English	Spanish
Infection: Recognition and Prevention	English	Spanish
Lead Poisoning Prevention	English	Spanish
Miscarriage and Infant Loss	English	Spanish
Nutrition and Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Oral Health During Pregnancy	English	Spanish
Premature Labor and Delivery	English	Spanish
Safe and Nurturing Relationships	English	Spanish
Tobacco: Smokefree Mothers and Babies	English	Spanish
WIC Nutrition Program	English	Spanish
Getting Ready For Baby
Car Seat Safety	English	Spanish
Childcare	English	Spanish
Home Safety: Creating a Safe Home Environment	English	Spanish
Pesticides	English	Spanish
In The Hospital
Newborn Blood Spot Screening	English	Spanish
Newborn Hearing Screening	English	Spanish
When Baby Comes Home
Antibiotics: Safe Use of Antibiotics	English	Spanish
Birth Certificate: Adding Father's Name	English	Spanish
Birth Certificates: Ordering and Correcting	English	Spanish
Breastfeeding Your Newborn​	English​	Spanish​
Crying: Understanding Infant Crying​	​English​	Spanish​​
Immunizations for Children​	English​​	​Spanish​
Infant Milestones​	English​​	Spanish​​
Oral Health for Babies​	English​​	Spanish​​
Safe Sleep for Babies​	​English​	​Spanish​
For New Parents
Birth Control: Contraception	English	Spanish
Healthy Living	English	Spanish
If You Cannot Care for Your Baby: Safe Surrender	English	Spanish
Postpartum Depression and Anxiety	English	Spanish
Emergency Contacts	English	Spanish
Oregon Birth Record Ordering Form	English	Spanish
Download the complete resource guide (includes English and Spanish)