Contributors
This edition of Be Smart. Be Well. was made possible with the participation and support of many organizations and individuals. Their advice and assistance was invaluable in developing the High-Risk Pregnancy topic.
Acknowledgements
Center for Practical Bioethics, Kansas City, Missouri
Chicago Women’s Health, Ltd, Chicago, Illinois
March of Dimes, Chicago, Illinois
Mrdad.com, Oakland, California
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
Sidelines National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network, Laguna Beach, California
Simpson Academy High School for Young Women, Chicago, Illinois
University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
West Suburban Women’s Health, Ltd, Willowbrook, Illinois
Working Woman Magazine, New York City, New York
With very special thanks to
Jeri Bingham, State Director of Communications and Marketing March of Dimes
Armin Brott, Author, “The Expectant Father” and “Father for Life”
Mrdad.com
Susan Gerber, MD, MPH, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Karen Hermes RN, CCM, CCP Program Administrator, Medical Management
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Candace Hurley, Executive Director and Founder, Sidelines National High Risk Pregnancy Support Network
John Lantos, MD, Prof. of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Bioethics Chair, Center for Practical Bioethics
Victoria Leland, RN, Regional Director, March of Dimes
Patricia Schneider, CNM West Suburban Women's Health, Ltd.
Eden Takish, MD, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Chicago Women's Health, Ltd.
Barbara Turvett, Deputy Editor,Working Mother Magazine
Stephanie Vomvouras, MD, Medical Director, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
Our sincere gratitude to those who agreed to tell their stories
Melissa Brandis
Cecily Rivera
Sharon Weems
And thanks to all who participated in the videos
Melanie Alvarez |
Marlon Longid |
Kimberly Arndt |
Kathleen Longid |
Tamicka Barefield |
Jennifer Monasteri |
Danielle Berry |
Amme Nowlin |
Victoria Bishop |
Ana Rivera |
Ian Brandis |
Azalia Rivera |
Rowan Brandis |
Rico Rivera |
Stephen Brandis |
Kelly Roberts |
Zander Brandis |
Britt Sanborn |
Zoe Brott |
Evelin Santos |
Sharon Calderone |
Emily Spahn |
Taesha Campbell |
Mirielle Spahn |
Lisa Cheers |
Barbara Strong |
Joan Derrick |
Paula Walgren |
Marisha Fisher |
Jerry Weems |
Pamela Groth |
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Debra Jennings |
National, online, phone and local support community for high-risk women and their families @ sidelines.org
ABCs of Healthy Pregnancy @ cdc.gov
National Women's Health Information Center
Guide to prenatal care @ womenshealth.gov
