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Health information presented in this manual was modified from the book “What to do When You’re Having a Baby”, as well as the websites babyzone.com, safekids.com, and cdc.gov (full citation listed at the end of this manual)
How do you know you are pregnant?
If you are pregnant, then these are the first steps you should take:
If you would like to know more information on terminating your pregnancy or about adoption agencies, there are several services available to you:
Locations Services
Jewish Family Service Agency 4794 S. Eastern Ave, #C Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 702-732-
Adoption and Counseling
The Adoption Alliance 1785 E. Sahara Ave, # Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 702-968-
Adoption and Counseling
LDS Family Services 513 S. 9th Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 702-385-
Adoption and Counseling
Catholic Charities Care Ctr. 541 E Twain Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-735-
Adoption and Counseling
A-Z Women's Clinic 1670 E. Flamingo Road, # C Las Vegas, NV 89119 702-892-
Termination
Family Planning Institute 601 S Rancho Dr. St. A Las Vegas, NV 89106 702-382-
Termination
Locations Services Offered Free Choice Pregnancy Services 860 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-294-
Pregnancy Testing, Pregnancy Consultation, Medical Consultation, Ultrasound, referrals for medical attention
University Women's Center at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada 2231 W Charleston Blvd. 2nd^ Floor Las Vegas, NV 89104 702-253-
Annual/Routine Exams, Family Planning, Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility, Treatment of Abnormal Pap Smears, Colonoscopy/LEEP, Treatment for Menopause, Sub-specialty services are available for more complex cases involving gynecology and urology concerns., onsite eligibility worker for assistance with financial programs, provider for Women's Health Connection and the Avon-Cares program as well as many health insurances
Nevada Health Centers OBGYN 2320 McDaniel Street, Suite C North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-253-
Obstetrics, Gynecology, Prenatal Care
Planned Parenthood 3220 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-878-
Vaginal Infection Testing & Treatment, Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis and Treatment, Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing & Treatment, Pregnancy Testing and Counseling, Post- Abortion Exam, Menopause/Midlife Services, Male Health Services, HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling, Emergency Contraception, Colposcopy, Breast Exam, Abnormal Pap Follow-up, Annual Exam, Birth Control without Pelvic Exam, Birth Control: Pills, Condoms, Depo- Provera, etc., IUD, Ultrasound Babies R Beautiful Phone: (702) 657-
Doctor Referral, Medicaid, Epidural
Stupak Community Center 702-229-
Food Vouchers and Clothing
Nevada Health Centers Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Offices – 7 Locations
(1) 3900 Cambridge Ave., Suite 102 Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-220-
(2) 2031 McDaniel St., Suite 120 North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-220-
(3) 4241 W. Charleston Suite K Las Vegas, NV 89102 702-220-
(4) 5A Tonopah Ave North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702-220-
(5) 865 N. Lamb Suite 11 Las Vegas, NV 89110 702-220-
(6) 3650 N. Rancho Dr. Suite 109 Las Vegas, NV 89130 220-
(7) Address: 5225 E. Tropicana Suites D &E Las Vegas, NV 89122 702-220-
WIC offices provide growth and basic health and nutritional needs of pregnant, post-partum, breastfeeding women and their young children; nutritional education, referrals for a Nutritionist, social services, medical practices for immunizations, pediatric care or obstetrical care, food, formula, help with children up to the age of 5; make an appointment in order to be considered for program- must bring in documentation to prove pregnancy, ID, proof of income (paycheck stubs or copies), if applicable bring in Medicaid, TANF, and food stamps forms, proof of address
Courtney Children’s Foundation 818 Westbrooks North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030 702-315-
Free Mentoring Program
The following ideas will help you feel better at the start of your pregnancy, and will help your baby stay healthy, too. These helpful steps should be followed throughout your pregnancy.
1) Have a healthy diet. It is essential to eat a healthy diet in order to feel good and to have a healthy baby. You will gain about 25 to 35 pounds during your pregnancy. Following the Food Pyramid (see the Food Pyramid below) is a great start, but there are some vitamins you should eat more of during your pregnancy. In addition to your basic healthy diet, you should:
There are also a number of things you should stay away from during pregnancy. Avoid the following:
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