OB Websites & Resources

Resources & Support

EXTERNAL RESOURCES

• Web-Enhanced Parent Guides (login details will be provided for RMC patients)
• Count the Kicks
• CDC: Smoking, Pregnancy and Babies
• Your Guide to Breastfeeding
• Stanford School of Medicine Breastfeeding Videos
• Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition
• Kellymom Breastfeeding & Parenting
• La Leche League of Iowa
• Medication Guidance During Pregnancy
• Infant Risk Center – Texas Tech University
• Voluntary Paternity Affidavit (VPA)

SAFE HAVEN

• The Safe Haven Act is an Iowa law that allows parents – or another person who has the parent’s authorization – to leave an infant up to 14 days old at a hospital or healthcare facility without fear of arrest or going to court.
• Regional Medical Center is a Safe Haven facility. Learn more.