Consumer Guide: Resources for Parents and Parents-To-Be

View the list of resources for people who are or will be parents. Select a link to learn more.

Pregnancy and birthing resources

These are resources for people who are pregnant, recently gave birth, or are caring for a newborn.

BabyCenter—Find pregnancy and parenting information. Includes how to track a baby’s development, what to expect during labor and delivery, and more.
BadgerCare Plus—Learn how to access health insurance for Wisconsin children, adults, and pregnant women who qualify. See who can join on the ACCESS website, or call 800-362-3002.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: During Pregnancy—Know what to do during pregnancy to keep you and the baby healthy.
March of Dimes pregnancy guide—View an online guide to having a healthy pregnancy and caring for a baby.
Midwives—Learn about midwife care, how to find a midwife, and other birth topics. This resource is from the American Pregnancy Association.
Newborn Screening Program—Find more information about ways to get a new baby screened to see if they have certain health needs.
text4baby—Get free texts each week based on a baby’s expected birth date. Messages help with nutrition, vaccines, and other topics. Texts continue through the baby’s first birthday.

These are resources for people who have trouble getting pregnant. They’re also for people who face problems during or after pregnancy.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association—Find support for families living with infertility.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Success Rates—View data about the success of assisted reproductive technology cycles in fertility clinics in the U.S. Helps families thinking about this technology know more about how common it is near them.
Perinatal Hospice & Palliative Care—Get support and resources if your baby is diagnosed with a condition, making them likely to die before or after birth.
Postpartum Depression—Learn what postpartum depression is, symptoms, and treatments. This condition affects 8–15% of new mothers.
Prenatal Care Coordination, P-01046—Get support and services while you are pregnant and right after your baby is born.

These are resources for parents or caregivers of babies, kids, or teens.

Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule—View a list of recommended vaccines for those 18 and younger.
Recommended Vaccinations for Children 7 to 18 Years Old, Parent-Friendly Version—View a list of recommended vaccines for those 7 to 18 years of age.
Wisconsin Immunization Registry—Keep track of vaccine records. Helps Wisconsin kids and adults access records and get vaccines on time.
KidsHealth for Parents—Find articles and videos with tips on how to deal with common parenting issues.
Parenting and Family Relationships—Access newsletters, podcasts, and other resources for parents with kids at any age.
Triple P: Positive Parenting Program—Find tools and events that help you learn new parenting skills and get support. Free events help you create a parenting plan that works for your family. Offered to parents with kids 0–12 years of age through Children’s Wisconsin.