Prenatal Substance Use Prevention Program
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) protects and promotes quality of life and the health of all Missourians throughout the life span. DHSS provides, a toll-free information and referral telephone line for maternal, child, and family health services, called TEL-LINK. Call 800-TEL-LINK or (800-835-5465) to speak with an operator.
5 Tips to a Healthy Pregnancy
- Take a multivitamin or prenatal vitamin containing at least 400 micrograms of folic acid every day.
- Abstain from alcohol, tobacco and other street drugs throughout the pregnancy and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.
- Manage chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
- Schedule and keep prenatal care visits. Along with discussing all medications (prescription and over-the-counter) and supplements you are currently taking.
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General Public
Mothers who stop using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs at any time during pregnancy increase the chance that their baby will be born healthy.
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Health Care Providers
The Prenatal Substance Use Prevention Program provides information for health care providers.
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Literature
Brochures that address substance use in pregnancy are available at no charge through the DHSS warehouse.