Resources for Pregnant Women in Texas
CHILD SUPPORT
The Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) can help you obtain child support for your baby.
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They can help you:
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Locate the father
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Determine the father of the child (paternity)
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Establish and enforce child support orders
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Review and adjust child support payments
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Collect child-support payments​
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If you need Child Support services call (800) 252-8014 or visit www.oag.state.tx.us/cs/index.shtml
WIC
The state of Texas offers the WIC program to pregnant women, infants, and young children in order to provide them with healthy and nutritious food.
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Visit https://texaswic.org/apply or call (800) 942-3678 for more information.
MEDICAID
If you are pregnant, you may be eligible for Medicaid.
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Visit https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/health/medicaid-chip or call (800) 252-8263 for more information.
RACHEL'S MINISTRIES TX
If you are in need of post-abortion care and counseling please visit: http://www.racheltx.org/
ABORTION BREAST CANCER
Studies have shown abortion may increase your risk of developing Breast Cancer.
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For more information please visit https://www.abortionbreastcancer.com/
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CANCER RESEARCH
In 2009, a study published by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention and conducted by a National Cancer Institute researcher concluded that induced abortions and oral contraceptives increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer. You can view a summary of this study here: http://cebp.aacrjournals.org/content/18/4/1157.full