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Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Resources, Gifts and Information

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Allied Women's Center of SA (210-224-7077), 111 W. Laurel, Suite 108, San Antonio, TX 78212. Encourages women to make responsible decisions regarding their own bodies, in accordance with their state in life; abstinence for singles, natural family planning for married and continuance of the natural condition of pregnancy when it occurs. Assistance with crisis pregnancies is provided. Hours 9-5 weekdays, 9-noon Saturdays. Free pregnancy testing and referrals for medical assistance as well as information concerning natural family planning, abstinence and abortion with its alternatives. Free services. Confidential.

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Birthright, Inc (210-224-2902 or 1-800-550-4900), 215 North San Saba, San Antonio, TX 78212 (across from Santa Rosa Hospital). Assists distressed pregnant girl or woman to have her baby with dignity, thereby offering an alternative to abortion. Educates regarding dangers of abortion and the value of human life. Free pregnancy tests if needed. Maternity clothes, baby clothes and layettes are available. Furnishes telephone counseling followed by personal visits in the office. Pregnancy with the intention of giving birth and keeping baby or placing it for adoption through licensed agencies. No fees. Office hours: Mon 1:30-5 pm and Tues-Fri 10-1:30 pm. Web-Site: http://www.birthright.org

Healthy Families of San Antonio (210-829-5882 or 210-829-KIDS), Organization to prevent child abuse and related services.

Mother and Baby Pendant First Tooth and First Curl Set

Community Clinic (210-821-5522), 210 W. Olmos, San Antonio, TX 78212. Providing services to San Antonio and Bexar County. Offers family planning, gynecological services, sexually transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment, HIV screening and school & job physicals. Flat fee for physicals, provide birth control, pregnancy tests and immunizations. Sliding fee scale for other services. No legibility requirements. Hours Monday through Thursday 9am-9pm.

DePaul Family Center, (210-924-5903), 7603 Somerset, San Antonio, TX 78211. Operates general medical clinic, physicals, pregnancy tests and pre-natal services, as well as child-care services and dental services for those who qualify. 8-5 weekdays. Sliding scale fee.

Inman Christian Center (210-222-9641), 1214 Colima Street, San Antonio, TX 78207. Provides services, education, housing, substance abuse treatment, health, dental and child care services to low-income children, families and elderly. http://www.prodigy.net/losninos.com

Threads of Love: "Sarah Chapter" ("Sewing And Reaching A Heart"): 210-619-2105. Local group of national ministry of all faiths, this non-profit group bases service on Matthew 25:40 "...whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me". Provides layettes/clothing for tiny, premature babies to hospitals and families. Also provide burial grievance care package for tiny infants unable to survive. email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Joe or Liz Page at 210-691-2105. Meets the first Tuesday of the month. Call if you'd like to volunteer or participate in this service group. (Mrs. Page was awarded the prestigious "Jefferson Service Award" on May 24, 2001 and will be honored in Washington for her service.)

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, (Toll free 1-888-663-4637 or 210-696-1030, San Antonio office), 10112 Huebner, San Antonio, TX 78240. National voluntary health agency helping babies to be born healthy by preventing birth defects, low birth weight and infant mortality. Provide literature and films free of charge. Speaker's bureau is available. Offer prenatal care education, substance abuse & genetics, nutrition, exercise, pregnancy and pre-conception. Provides physician referrals if needed. Web-Site: http://www.modimes.org

Planned Parenthood (1-800-505-2109 or 210-736-2244, San Antonio), 104 Babcock, Rd, San Antonio, TX 78201. Provides reproductive health care, counseling & educational services. Speakers Bureau provides information on reproduction and birth control, facts about sexuality, STDs and AIDS, peer pressure, self-esteem issues and how to talk with kids/parents about sex. Provides staff training in sexuality education. Call for area clinics and to schedule pelvic & breast exams, pregnancy testing, counseling, testing & treatment for sexually transmitted diseases for women & men, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, hormone replacement therapy, sterilization information & referral, birth control, and screening for anemia, diabetes and hypertension.

SA Metropolitan Health District, 332 W. Commerce, SAT 78205 (210-207-8780 or 210-207-8842). Provides public health programs and maternity clinic, family planning Web-Site: http://www.samhd.org

San Antonio Pregnancy Care Center (210-614-4124), 7909 Fredericksburg, Suite 233, SAT 78229. Provides free pregnancy tests, information about alternatives to abortion, post-abortion support groups, emotional and practical help for pregnant women and their families, fetal development information, parenting information, abortion risks and procedures and 'big sister' and 'big brother' support programs.

Santa Rosa Health Care (210-704-2011), 519 W. Houston, SAT 78207-3198. Nonprofit facility sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Provides medical, surgical and diagnostic services and 24 hour emergency care. Social services also available.

Southwest Maternity Center, Methodist Mission Home, (210-696-7021), 6487 Whitby Rd, SAT 78240. Provides maternity services and open adoption placement of infants, residential and non-residential care for maternity clients. Web-Site: http://www.mfrs.org

University Health System, Bexar County, (210-358-4000), 4502 Medical Drive, SAT 78229-4493. Partners with the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio to provide hospital and clinic services to Bexar County & South Texas. Always available. Fees based upon income. Provides well-baby checkups and immunizations, preventive health care and family-oriented health care services.