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- Women's health straight talk - Click here for information and tools to help you understand important women's health issues including breast cancer, pregnancy and reproduction, menopause, osteoporosis and more.
- AmericanBaby - Your Partner in Parenting - America's most trusted resource for expert advice, support, news, and product information for every stage of pregnancy through your child's 10th year.
- The Best Parenting News on the Web - Wish you had the time to search for parenting articles, tools and tips? Parentstages.com does it for you. Find links to information about every parenting stage now, at Parentstages.com!
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- ParenthoodWeb's Pregnancy and Labor Corner
*Cool Site* - Pregnancy and labor information including calendars, articles, ultrasound images, ovulation predictors, journals, birth stories, chat, and discussion boards.
- The ABC's of Pregnancy
- Informative site about pregnancy and childbirth. Covers topics such as labor and delivery, breastfeeding, midwifery, caesarean delivery, and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC).
- Abiding Hearts Support Group
- National non-profit organization supporting continuing pregnancy after adverse prenatal diagnosis (fatal or non-fatal birth defects). Newsletter, guide for parents, National Contact Parent Programs, and phone support.
- Absolute Authority Pregnancy Search
- Pregnancy based web search engine.
- Alternative Parenting
- Resources on family and health, including an archive of articles on pregnancy, labor and birth issues.
- American Baby: Pregnancy
- An informative pregnancy, birth, and postpartum site. Pregnancy timeline, baby shower planner, and baby namer tool.
- Am-I-Pregnant.Com
- Message boards and articles relating to pre-conception and pregnancy.
- Amitys World
- Natural parenting community offering discussion, chat, and articles on natural parenting, pregnancy, and childbirth.
- Baby Corner
- Information and advice for pregnant and new parents. Includes chat, message boards, and tools to help you through pregnancy and parenting.
- BabyCenter
- A resource for pregnancy.
- Baby's Play
- Online communities and pregnancy resources.
- Baby's Story, your free journal and ecard site.
- With illustrated pages and ecards, record the memorable events in the life of your baby from before birth through age six.
- Babysoon.com - Home
- Includes hundreds of articles on pregnancy and childbirth, week-by-week pregnancy guide, a handy due-date calendar, and a free email newsletter.
- Birth As An American Rite of Passage
- Information about the rationale behind medical interventions used in hospital labor and delivery.
- BirthStories.com
- Over 100 stories of labor and delivery.
- Breech Presentation
- Description of the traditional Chinese method which can be used at home to encourage a breech baby to turn.
- Canadian Parents Online
- Advice, chat, community and lots more from this top site for Canadian parents and parents to be.
- Carolina Baby Connection
- Health, safety, and developmental information from pregnancy thru pre-school. Free mailing list.
- Changing Pain to Pleasure
- Article addresses the issue of what causes pain during the labor process and how women can take control of their labor and changing the pain to pleasure.
- Childbirth.org
- A variety of informative and personal links relating to childbirth, pregnancy, parenting, early childhood, and infant feeding.
- ChildbirthSolutions.com
- Childbirth information for pregnant women covering preconception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods.It also includes articles on alternative birthing methods that involve doulas midwives and waterbirth.
- Children's Television Workshop
- For new and expecting parents; provide advice on pregnancy, parenting, and baby care and nutrition.
- Communicating With Your Unborn Child
- Some of the women studied found their bodies picking up their unborn babies' feelings.
- Cyndi's Childbirth Page
- Information on natural birth, homebirth, unassisted birth. Scriptures, birth story, and a sample home to hospital transport birth plan.
- Dear Midwife
- Discussion forum hosted by midwife Anne Sommers for expectant moms considering home birth and water birth.
- Development of the Preborn Child in the Womb - Pregnancy
- Photographic history of a human child from conception through all further stages of pregnancy.
- ePregnancy
- From before conception to after birth, ePregnancy provides you with articles, interactive features, forums and other news, ideas and resources to keep you informed and inspired throughout your pregnant life.
- Essential Baby
- The lowdown on conception, pregnancy and birth from Australia. Discussion groups, on-line diaries and shopping. Site updated weekly.
- Essential Survival Guide to Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond
- Gide to various aspects of pregnancy. Online bookstore.
- Expectant Mother's Guide
- Expectant mothers can find pregnancy & childbirth resources in Chicago, Connecticut, Denver, Houston, Northeast New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis.
- Expectant Parents
- ParentingPlace's expectant parent resource section complete with week-by-week calendar, pregnancy journal, helpful advice, a discussion board and lots of support.
- Fetal Development Overview
- The development of the embyo and fetus, with amazing color pictures.
- Fit Pregnancy
- Your guide to having a healthy pregnancy, with expert information for moms-to-be on prenatal nutrition and fitness, baby care tips, safe exercise programs and healthy recipes.
- Great Expectations Online
- Reliable, up-to-date information, encouragement and advice to expectant and new parents about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum adjustment, and parenting a newborn.
- Group B Strep Association
- A non-profit organization that promotes prenatal screening for Group B Streptococcus, a bacteria that can cause serious problems in newborns.
- Healthy Start Initiative
- Goal is to reduce the rates of infant mortality and low birthweight.
- Herbs During Pregnancy
- Article addressing the issue of using herbs and various supplements during pregnancy.
- Hip Mama
- From information about sexual hot spots during pregnancy to an essay about taking charge of your own labor, Hip Mama has attitude aplenty.
- How the Alexander Technique can help during Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenthood
- An explanation of the usefulness of the Alexander Technique, a century-old method of learning to release harmful stress from your body.
- I'm Not Too Old For Motherhood! - Pregnancy and Birth at 40+
- One mom's account of her "higher risk" pregnancy because of her "advanced maternal age".
- IndiaParenting - Guide to Pregnancy
- Comprehensive website for Indian parents with topics ranging from pregnancy to raising children, including articles on infertility, health, and hindu and muslim baby names.
- Infantelligence
- Products and information said to enhance your child's potential from before conception through two years old.
- It's Just Another Baby
- A humorous look at the stages of pregnancy from a dad's point of view.
- Jewish Pregnancy Online
- Resource for the pregnant Jewish woman; with message board and information on traditions, prayers, tips, and art gallery on pregnancy and childbirth.
- Labor of Love
- Pregnancy journals, message boards and birth stories.
- LaLaBaby.com
- A free service for parents-to be offering baby registries, on-line sources, a resale shop, and experienced advice.
- March of Dimes
- Information on the four major problems that threaten the health of America's babies: birth defects, infant mortality, low birthweight, and lack of prenatal care.
- Maternity Clothes Planner
- Women.com guide to maternity clothes that flatter you during your pregnancy, with ideas for professional attire, dressy fashions, and casual clothing.
- Midlife Mommies
- A site for women having children "later in life," whether by choice or circumstance. Sections include health, business, personal stories, community and news stories.
- Missouri Teratogen Information Service
- MOTIS provides information to women, health care providers and others regarding exposures during pregnancy.
- Motherhealth Childbirth Tutorial
- A pregnancy tutorial containing holistic childbirth lessons for family-centered birth from the wisdom of midwives and mothers.
- MothersBliss
- See how you and your unborn baby are progressing every week.
- National Childbirth Trust - United Kingdom
- largest and best known childbirth and parenting charity in Europe. Information on pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and parenthood.
- Natural Pregnancy
- On-Line specialized directory for all those interested in having a natural pregnancy and childbirth.
- NaturalChildbirth.org
- A new site with growing resources for natural childbirth education.
- NaturalMom.com Pregnancy
- Information about herbs during pregnancy and other natural remedies.
- Net Nurse
- Find quality health information on pregnancy. Place questions via web-site for nurse to return a phone call to discuss your specific concerns.
- Nine Month Club
- Tips for naming your baby, decorating the nursery, and similar information.
- OBGYN.net - Pregnancy and Birth
- Useful pregnancy and birth information compiled from various sources.
- Old wife tales about pregnancy
- Can you determine the sex of your baby by what you eat or how you carry your child?
- Our9Months.com
- A subscription based online resource for expecting mothers.
- ParentsPlace.com
- The first parenting community on the web. Created by two stay at home parents who believe parents are the best resource for other parents.
- PaternityAngel
- Magazine on pregnancy for both men and women. Includes due date calculators and monthly articles.
- Pre-Birth Communication
- Our babies remain close, preparing for and contributing to their birth. This is a journey of life before birth. A must for every mother or mother to be.
- 4Pregnancy
- Includes links to maternity and baby care advice as well as products for sale.
- Pregnancy & Childbirth VidBook Guide
- Learn how to make your trimesters happier with these guidelines - from free diet and exercise tips to baby preparations.
- Pregnancy and Parenting Naturally
- Natural alternatives to drugs in pregnancy, conception, birth and breastfeeding.
- Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
- Information on signs and symptoms of pregnancy, fetal development and early stimulation of babies.
- Pregnancy and Smoking
- Pamphlet. Short. Practical advice.
- Pregnancy Centers Online
- Free pregnancy testing and counseling at many locations. National toll-free hotlines for emergency abortion alternative assistance. Overview of ultrasound and fetal development. Comprehensive listing of pregnancy care centers in the U.S. and abroad.
- The Pregnancy Centre
- Helpful information about care during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy Corner
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth information and supplies.
- A Pregnancy Diary - by brightspot
- Not your traditional pregnancy. Lots of support, informational and other helpful links.
- The Pregnancy HelpDesk
- Information and links on pregnancy, teen pregnancy, childbirth, dads links, parenting and more!
- Pregnancy Inc.
- A collection of information and advice to guide you through every step of pregnancy and prepare you for the birth of your baby and beyond.
- Pregnancy Resources at FirstBabymall.com
- Review pregnancy-related articles designed to educate the first-time expectant mother while she is pregnant.
- Pregnancy Today
- A community for expectant parents offering a wide variety of resources to guide you through pregnancy.
- Pregnant-Tips
- Offers tips written by volunteers about different aspects of pregnancy and birth.
- Prenatal Stimulation
- Article about the physiological and emotional benefits of stimulating the unborn fetus through light, sound, and touch.
- Preparing for a home birth
- Brief information and checklist to prepare for home birthing.
- Rockville Pregnancy Center
- provides a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for women who are uncertain about their pregnancies. Each woman is offered counseling to help her weigh the effects of each option.
- Safe Motherhood Initiative
- Site regarding women's ability to have a "safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery." Safe motherhood can be achieved by providing "high-quality maternal health services."
- Stork Site
- A pregnancy and new parenting community on the Web. Get information updates depending on the stage of your pregnancy. Chat with other expecting parents, check medical references, and get support when you need it most.
- StorkNet
- Pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and parenting information.
- TLContact
- Helps communication among friends and family during pregnancy & delivery, hospitalization, or long-term care.
- Ultimate Babies
- Web directory featuring links to a variety of pregnancy, childbirth, and baby sites.
- Unofficial Guide to Having a Baby
- Contains excerpts from the new book, "The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby," pregnancy articles, pregnancy links.
- Welcome Addition
- Information about pregnancy steps, using a nine month pregnancy calendar.
- Women.com Pregnancy Channel
- 100's of pregnancy topics, from infertility help to new baby questions, plus name ideas, baby horoscopes, interactive tools, calendars, and community discussions.
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