Additional Sources Of Information

Here are some reliable sources that can provide more information on smoking, alcohol, and pregnancy:

American Lung Association
Phone: 212-315-8700
http://www.lungusa.org

The American Lung Association offers a variety of smoking control and prevention programs, along with information about the risks associated with cigarette smoking.

American Cancer Society
Phone: 1-800-ACS-2345
http://www.cancer.org

The American Cancer Society offers information and support for cancer patients and their families, as well as educational materials on the cancer risk associated with smoking and drinking.

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Phone: 202-785-4585
http://www.nofas.org

The National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome provides information and support for families and children dealing with fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as general educational information about FAS.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, one of the National Institutes of Health, provides information for families and health care professionals, as well as supporting research and prevention and treatment initiatives.

Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 212-870-3400
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org

Alcoholics Anonymous is focused on helping alcoholics recover and maintain sobriety. In the U.S./Canada: Look for "Alcoholics Anonymous" in any telephone directory.

March of Dimes
http://marchofdimes.com/aboutus/chapter_view_all.aspv To find your local chapter.
http://www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/contact_us.asp To contact March of Dimes directly.

March of Dimes provides information and supports research to help families and their babies beat the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birthweight.

Cord Blood Banking Information

Provides information on public and private umbilical cord blood collection and storage.

Online: http://www.cordbankings.com/