ABCbirth.com An Online Textbook About Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Early Parenting
About New Born Screening AboutNewbornScreening.com is dedicated to providing information for the purpose of raising the awareness of the importance of Newborn Screening and the urgent need to expand current government-mandated screening programs for each and every newborn.
Active Birth Centre Welcome to a wealth of beneficial information to help you make informed choices and be actively in charge of your pregnancy and early parenthood. Discover how you can make informed choices,
and gain the confidence to be actively in charge of
your pregnancy, birth and early parenting
AIMS For a Better Birth Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services - Supporting parents and professionals in the UK and Ireland
All About Normal Birth This page is dedicated to educating people and sharing information resources surrounding normal, healthy pregnancy as well as the benefits of homebirthing.
Alterna Moms The original online home for womyn dedicated to alternatives in pregnancy, childbirth and the raising of their children.
Alternatives in Gynecology Often there are many possible approaches to such gynecologic problems as abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroid tumors, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, abnormal pap smears, and other gynecologic problems. It is important for women to understand all of the options that are available to them for diagnosis and treatment.
Am I Pregnant Am-I-Pregnant.com offers advice for women who think they may be pregnant through to expectant mothers in any of the three trimesters of pregnancy. Specific sections exist advising on exercise, nutrition, morning sickness, illnesses and travel, and a week-by-week summary of a fetus' development, as well as a comprehensive glossary of related terms, is included. Answers to frequently asked questions cover pregnancy tests and hCG, warning signs, and rights. A calendar feature gives approximate ovulation and due dates. Messageboards exist categorized to accompany various sections of the site. All information is available without charge.">
Am-I-Pregnant.com Some good overall information about pregnancy and birth.
Announcements and More Offering a great selection of Birth announcements and Babptism invitations from America's top paper manufacturers.
Babies Today A resource and community for new and new-again parents, offering information and resources to guide you through the first year!
Baby Needs BabyNeeds.com was born on March 10, 1997, and its sole purpose is to provide informative and educational information to new and expecting parents.
Baby Place General information on pregnancy, birth, and babies.
Baby-Care Information to expectant and new parents. Includes details about SIDS, immunizations, and breastfeeding.
BabyCenter.com Find helpful articles on pregnancy, baby and toddler, a supportive community and a huge baby store.
Babydata.com We're happy to announce that Babydata, the premier website for pregnant couples and those trying to conceive, is now part of OnHealth.com. Our alliance with the leading provider of online health information means you'll have access to a great variety of high quality health, wellness and pregnancy-related information.
BabyWorld.Com From the United Kingdom, an informative online magazine and pregnancy guide.
Birth Balance A Resource Dedicated to Integrating Balance and Birth.
Birth Circle' Welcome to The Birth Circle's Home Page for BIRTH & DOULA Related Resources!
Birth Diaries Excellent site with Great birth stories.
Birth Information Group The Birth Information Group is a source of positive support, friendship, and unbiased up-to-date information regarding pregnancy, childbirth and early parenting.
Birth Place The Birth Place features carefully chosen, fully referenced articles, written by respected author and health journalist Pat Thomas, on topics such as pregnancy, labour, postnatal healthcare, and family health.
Birth Skills Counselling BCS provides help to women and families make healthier choices with their lifestyles.
Birthcare Birthcare provides personalized education, childbirth preparation guides, and other products to enhance your childbirth experience.
BirthChoice UK Independent website helping women in the UK to choose where to give birth. Provides comparative statistics on interventions and outcomes in different hospitals.
Birthstories.com Want to know what birth is really like? Find out from moms who've been there, done that. Birthstories.com boasts more than 100 birth stories, showing the full range of the birth experience.
Care-Net.org Care Net is a non-profit organization that supports a network of over 600 pregnancy centers across the United States and Canada. These centers offer free pregnancy tests, peer-counseling, post abortion support and other practical help to women and men facing pregnancy related concerns.
Childbirth Solutions Since many women have found that they never really understand what it means to have a baby until after they have had one, it is very important that they discover the information they need early. There are so many different ideas about childbirth and so many methods for pain management, delivery and recovery, that it will take some effort on your part to discover them all.
Childbirth.Org Welcome to Childbirth.org. Pregnancy is a very special time in a person's life. Educating yourselves to be good consumers, knowing your options, and how to provide yourselves with the best possible care are essential to a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy the many links of educational, informational, and personal nature.
Chocolate Creations Unique candy bar wrappers for birth announcements, birthday parties, christenings and much more! 3D molded chocolates avail. as well.
Choices In Childbirth Birth as a positive, life-enhancing event, through Preparation, Education, and Knowledge of Choice.
Cook Ahead When Getting Ready For Baby The secret antidote to sanity for new parents – cooking ahead with Reynolds Pot Lux and putting ready-made dishes in your freezer. Click here to read more...
Diabetic Mommy Resources and support during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond!
e-pregnancy Welcome to ePregnancy! From before conception to after birth, ePregnancy provides you with articles, interactive features, forums and other ideas and resources to keep you informed and inspired.
Early Childhood Links Pregnancy Index A directory of links to the best pregnancy sites on the web. Calendars and tools, fetal equipment rentals, fetal pictures & ultrasounds, maternity clothing, message boards, natural family planning, and resource sites.
ePregnancy Magazine ePregnancy Magazine is a monthly print magazine offering informative articles, helpful tools and interactive resources about everything related to pregnancy! Regular topics include fertility and preconception, fitness, nutrition, food and recipes, pregnancy health, beauty and wellness, preparing for birth, baby care and more.
Expectant Mother's Guide Do you have questions about your pregnancy? Want to know what a doula is & where to find one? Interested in childbirth or parenting classes? Looking for an ob/gyn, hospital or a pediatrician? Need local pregnancy & childbirth resources?
FamilyWeb Pregnancy Page A comprehensive set of information on pregnancy issues, including exercises before and after the baby and some wonderful sketches of a developing baby from 7 weeks gestation to birth.
Fit Pregnancy Lange range of information, products, and tips for pregnant and new mothers.
For which diseases or conditions is umbilical cord blood stem-cell therapy most effective? Blood that remains in the human umbilical cord and placenta after birth supplies doctors with a rich source of hematopoietic progenitor cells (stem cells), the precursors of all other blood cells. Bone marrow from donors has traditionally been used as a source of stem cells for restoration of diseased bone marrow, but researchers have demonstrated that cord blood provides an excellent alternative source.
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From One to Two Kids Everything you need to know about having your second child and life with two (or more) children! Whether baby number two has already arrived, is on the way, or is just a thought, One2TwoKids.com is a funny, fact-filled, but honest parenting site about life with two kids.
Generations at Risk-Reproductive Health and the Environment Each year disorders of reproductive health result in devastating consequences for tens of thousands of Americans. At the same time that reproductive abnormalities are becoming increasingly common in our society, the evidence linking such disorders to exposure to certain toxic chemicals is becoming more clear.
GYN 101 Have you ever wondered what really happens when you go for a gynecological exam? I wasn't sure, so to prepare for my last gynecological exam I took GYN 101 — the crash course that guides you through the process. GYN 101 is quick, fun, and you may even be surprised by some of the things you learn.
Having A Baby.com The official web site for Ann Douglas, author of The Unofficial Guide to Having A Baby; Trying Again-A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss; and The Mother of All Pregnancy Books-An All-Canadian Guide to Conception, Birth, and Everything In-Between.
Healthy Mother and Baby Healthy Mother and Baby focuses exclusively on the needs of mothers, their children and healthcare providers during the 21 months from conception, through pregnancy, delivery and the first year of a child's life.
Internet Babies.com Find general information about childbirth, breastfeeding and pregnancy.
Jewish Pregnancy Jewish Pregnancy/Childbirth Online will provide the space in your life to recapture that original sense of wonder. Learn from the wisdom of traditional Judaism and the experience of other Jewish women to revitalize your pregnancy experience by growing and developing alongside the baby inside of you.
Kays Kids Kays' Kids is a parent group consisting of and dedicated to families of children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH).
Maternal and Child Health Services Maternal and Child Health Services Programs--providing a foundation and structure for assuring the health of mothers and children now for more than 64 years.
Maternal Health&Preparing For Child Birth This section provides information for expectant mothers and for new mothers. Topics are related to pregnancy, labor and delivery and to nursing infants.
Mentor Moms Mentor Moms is a program where Christian women, called "Mentor Moms", build relationships with pregnant or parenting adolescent girls. One of the primary tools that promotes positive change in a teen mom’s life is a healthy, nurturing relationship between herself and a trained mentor volunteer.
Monitoring Resources Once again there are many different opinions about Fetal Monitoring. This page will attempt to put some of these thoughts on line for people to be able to make informed decisions about their care, including their choice of monitoring during labor and birth.
Mother Friendly Childbirth The Initiative is an evidence-based document which provides guidelines for identifying and designating mother-friendly birth sites including hospitals, birth centers, and home-birth services.
National Association of Childbearing Centers Find a birth center in your area with the NACC Birth Center Directory. Learn more about how a birth center can work for you with FAQ's on birth centers, learning center, and books and resources.
National Childbirth Trust The National Childbirth Trust is the leading charity offering information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood
National Institute of Family and Life Advocates The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) is a charitable 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization which exists to provide life-affirming pregnancy help centers the best legal education, consultation, and training possible.
New Pregnancy HelpDesk Information and links on pregnancy, teen pregnancy, childbirth, dads links, and parenting.
Newborn Screening Newborn Screening is the process of testing and screening newborn babies for certain potentially dangerous conditions.
Online Birth Center An extensive list of resources, articles and more for those interested in their pregnancy and imminent birth of child.
Pediatrics and Pregnancy - InfoMedSearch.com We want to save valuable time for physicians, health care professionals, legal professionals, patients and consumers who are searching for medical and health information on the internet or in medical libraries. Selected News, Articles, and Research Articles on Birth - Labor, Depression, General Information, Guidelines, Nutrition, Pre-eclampsia, and Risks.
Plus Size Pregnancy Information on Gestational Diabetes, VBAC after 2 or more cesareans, and more.
Pre-MatureBaby site for Parents of Pre-mature babies By Parents of pre-mature babies
Pregnancy Counselling Link Pregnancy Counselling Link provides a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental counselling environment. The counselling we offer aims to help you recognize and develop your strengths to enable you to make informed decisions and cope more effectively with the difficulties you face.
Pregnancy Place Pregnancy Place is your starting point for information and products related to pregnancy, from conception to birth.
Pregnancy Weekly PregnancyWeekly.com is a leading weekly, smart, e-newsletter for pregnant women.
Pregnancy: Yahoo Health From what to expect to birth calendars, chat rooms with expectant parents, baby names and baby gear guides.
Project Cuddle Project Cuddle is the result of one woman's crusade to help prevent infants from being abandoned. Debbe Magnussen and her husband Dave fostered over 30 drug-exposed babies, while raising two biological children.
Rockville Pregnancy Center The Rockville Pregnancy Center is committed to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental environment for women who are uncertain about their pregnancies.
StorkNet Welcome to StorkNet! The friendliest pregnancy and parenting community online!
StorkNet A very comprehensive information resource on topics of pregnancy and parenting.
Tampa Bay Doula Association We are a professional childbirth organization in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. We have referrals available to local doulas, childbirth educators, lactation consultants, midwives and other child focused health practitioners.
The Healthy Start Initiative The Healthy Start Initiative: 1) is committed to implementing innovative community-based interventions to support and improve perinatal delivery systems in project communities; 2) focuses primarily on perinatal and infant clients and their families; 3) strives to assure that every participating woman and infant gains access to the health delivery system and is followed through the continuum of care; and, 4) provides strong linkages with the local and State perinatal system.
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID---pronounced "inside") is a nonprofit, consumer advocacy organization dedicated to helping couples explore their family-building options.
The Myth of the Vaginal Exam However, there is a myth perpetuated in our society that vaginal exams at the end of pregnancy are beneficial. The common belief is that by doing a vaginal exam one can tell that labor will begin soon. This is not the case.
The Name Book - Over 10,000 Names - Meanings, Origins & Spiritual Significance For years, THE NAME BOOK has been a treasury of the meanings and origins of names. Now revised to include many new names and alternative spellings, The Name Book offers up-to-the-minute information on thousands of classic, contemporary, and biblical names.
The Nurture Center The Nurture Center is a parent resource center and store located in Lafayette, California. We provide parent education and support, and products for pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting.
The Thinking Womans Guide to a Better Birth This brings me back to my reasons for writing The Thinking Woman’s Guide. There is another model of care, one that, unlike obstetric management, fits the realities of pregnancy and childbirth.
To Stay or Not to Stay Have you considered yet how long you want to stay at the hospital after your baby's born? American law says you can stay two days -- but not all moms want to stay even that long. Here's a look at some factors that might affect your decision.
Triangle Birth Network Triangle Birth Network is a brand new nonprofit 501(c)3 organization providing information, education, and physical support to pre-pregnant, pregnant, and postpartum women and their families, absolutely free of charge to anyone desiring our services.
What To Take to The Hospital As your due date draws near, you’ll want to figure out what to take to make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible for you and your baby (and your partner). By planning ahead, you can help prevent some last-minute stress. Well in advance of your due date, review what to have ready for the ride to and from the hospital, 10 essential items you'll want while you're there, what you'll want to have for you and your partner following the birth, and what you'll need for your new baby. Then pack your bags; when it’s time for your trip, you’ll be ready
Wisconsin Newborn Screening The Wisconsin Newborn Screening (NBS) Laboratory Homepage is dedicated to promoting and encouraging the sharing of knowledge, communication and resources with health care agencies, families and anyone else interested in NBS for the benefit of babies born in Wisconsin.
York Crisis Pregnancy The York County Crisis Pregnancy Center in Rock Hill, SC is a non-profit agency offering compassionate peer counseling, pregnancy options, assistance to women, teens, and parents--prepared or unprepared for pregnancy.
Your Baby Today A great site for info on pregnancy and baby care. Check out their "Ask the Expert" section for answers to frequently asked questions
Your Birth Connection Your Birth Connection offers services that include childbirth education, breastfeeding education, Medela breastpumps and accessories, belly casting, pregnancy and birth photography, labor support services, postpartum care and baby massage instruction.
Your Pregnancy Guide Your pregnancy guide from Bounty with information on pregnancy, labour, birth and early motherhood.
3D and 4D Ultrasound provided by Prenatal Impressions For all of the expectant parents out there, now you can see your unborn baby in live 4D motion. Prenatal Impressions ™ uses cutting edge ultrasound technology to bring images of your unborn baby to life. You can actually see what your baby is going to look like before he or she is born! Prenatal Impressions ™ is a Limited Diagnostic Prenatal Imaging Center offering elective Limited Diagnostic Scans to those who qualify. A 3D & 4D scan can provide a positive bonding experience between the mother, partner, family members and their unborn baby. Something special happens to parents when the 3D & 4D images are seen compared to the 2D images because the picture of the baby is so much more realistic. Please note that a Prenatal Impressions ™ is safe for both mother and fetus. Our state of the art technology uses the EXACT same ultrasonic waves used in a traditional 2D scan at your doctor’s office. In fact, we simply take a 2D scan in Sagittal, coronal and transverse planes and the computer renders the amazing 3D/4D
Free birth announcements Over 100 cards to make and print yourself. Customize your cards for birth announcements or baby shower invitations.
GenderMaker - Gender Selection Gender selection (based on your body's biological rhythms, mathematical rules and computer technology) identifying the time periods of conception necessary for your preferred gender.
Invitations/Announcements Personalized invitations, announcements & candy bar wrappers for your baby's birth announcement, birthday parties, or any other special event!
Kids n More Community Kids n More Community is a free online community for parents and parents-to-be, with many features including discussion forums, web chat, great competitions, online shopping, journals, pregnancy & parenting resources (including expert advice), product reviews, web links and much much more.
Mom's Last Resort A message board for all new moms and moms to be. Ask anything and make new friends.
My Little Bean My Little Bean is a support site for those trying to conceive, pregnant and moms. We are a wonderful supportive friendly environment. Check us out!
Pregnancy Period A free online pregnancy resource, providing all the information to celebrate and cope with the most beautiful pregnancy period.
