Websites
Books

The Spirit of Open Adoption

James Gritter (Child Welfare League of America Press, 1997)

A book discussing one adoption agency's switch from closed to open adoption, covering their reasons for the change and the effects on birthparents, adoptive parents, and adoptees. 315 pages.

The Third Choice: A Woman's Guide to Placing a Child for Adoption

Leslie Foge and Gail Mosconi (Creative Arts Books Company, 1999)

A book covering the various adoption options, what to look for in adoptive parents, what to expect during pregnancy, the legal aspects of adoption, and more. 160 pages.

I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?

Robert Buckingham (Prometheus Books, 1997)

A book featuring information on the three main options for someone who has become pregnant: abortion, adoption, or raising the child oneself. 228 pages.

Surviving Teen Pregnancy: Your Choices, Dreams, and Decisions

Shirley Arthur (Morning Glory Press, 1996)

A guide for pregnant teens that discusses making decisions, getting help, planning the future and survival in general. 192 pages.

Dear Diary, I'm Pregnant: Teenagers Talk About Their Pregnancy

Compiled by Annrenee Englander (Annick Press, 1997)

A book featuring ten teenage girls' stories about their pregnancies. 160 pages.

The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy: Or Everything Your Doctor Won't Tell You

Vicki Iovine (Pocket Books, 1995)

A candid discussion of morning sickness, swollen breasts, exercises, stretch marks, sex during and after pregnancy, delivery and more. 288 pages.

Pregnant? Adoption is an Option

Jeanne Warren Lindsey (Morning Glory Press, 1996)

A book discussing open adoption, the role of birthfathers in the adoption process, the importance of counseling, and the grieving process that occurs when birthparents give up their children. 224 pages.

May the Circle be Unbroken: An Intimate Journey Into the Heart of Adoption

Lynn C. Franklin (Three Rivers Press, 1999)

A study of adoption that uses the author's own experience as a birthmother as a starting point and example. Covers the process of adoption as experienced by all parties in the adoption triad--birthparents, adoptees, and adoptive parents. 306 pages.

Hotlines

The National Abortion Federation

1-800-772-9100

This hotline provides honest, accurate answers to questions about abortion and helps you locate a nearby clinic. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET). The hotline is closed on all major holidays.

CDC National STD and HIV Hotline

1-800-232-4636

The CDC's National STD and HIV hotline. Operators available in English and Spanish. Available Monday-Friday 8 AM-2AM (EST). The staff can answer your questions about HIV/AIDS, herpes, HPV and all other STDs. Operated by the Center for Disease Control.

Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line

1-888-SXASK

The Planned Parenthood Facts of Life Line features operators on call to give information about sexuality, STDs, relationships, alcohol and drugs, nutrition and more. Operators are available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find a Planned Parenthood Clinic Near You

1-800-230-PLAN

A number to call to find a Planned Parenthood clinic near you.

Depression After Delivery

1-800-944-4773

The Depression After Delivery hotline provides information, referrals and support for women suffering post-partum depression or depression during their pregnancies. Operators available in English and Spanish.