Pregnancy and Birth

About Newborn Screening - Information, including educational resources, and useful links expanding the awareness of the benefits of newborn screening.
www.aboutnewbornscreening.com/

About Pregnancy - A week by week calendar, prenatal testing information, breastfeeding, labor, signs and symptoms.
pregnancy.about.com/

All about Pregnancy - Information and answers to frequently asked questions on topics such as birth, breastfeeding and pre-conception diet.
all-about-pregnancy.v25.com/pregnancy/index.html

Amazing Pregnancy.com - Conception guide which includes week by week pregnancy calendar, due date calculator, birth plan creator, ultrasound, labor and birth picture galleries.
www.amazingpregnancy.com/

American Baby - Offering pregnancy and baby information. Includes names, a calendar, week-by-week development updates, and illness guide.
www.americanbaby.com/

Anatomy of the Pregnancy and Fetus - Articles about the developing fetus, pregnancy, the navel, fetal positions and the placenta.
www.gynob.com/anatpreg.htm

The Baby Corner - Information and advice to parents with articles on pregnancy and parenting topics, and advice from doctors. There is also a community option for parents to interact with each other.
www.thebabycorner.com/

Baby Parenting.com - Discusses different aspects of pregnancy and birth. Includes fun activities such as guessing the baby's sex and choosing a name.
www.baby-parenting.com/

A Baby Resource - Directory of information and resources.
www.ababyresource.com/

BabyCenter - An easy to use date calculator to see when a baby might be due.
www.babycenter.com/pregnancy-due-date-calculator?intcmp=Nav_Global_Tools_duedatecalculator

BabyMed - Pregnancy and fertility tools, which include a personalized interactive basal body temperature chart and ovulation calendars.
www.babymed.com/

The BabySite - Personal information about pregnancy and birth, as well as contributions from people around the world.
www.babysite.org/

BabyZone - Broad information on family planning and pre-pregnancy needs.
babyzone.com/family.htm

Beyond Fertility - Articles relating to preconception, general pregnancy issues, and childbirth.
www.beyondfertility.com/

Birthing Naturally - Offering natural childbirth, pregnancy, and nutrition information with handouts for birth companions. Also includes a section for Christians.
www.birthingnaturally.net

BirthPsychology - Explore the many mental and emotional dimensions in everything from scholarly articles to personal stories, and late-breaking headlines.
www.birthpsychology.com/

Bounty.com - Baby names, pregnancy planning, and breastfeeding. Includes forums, chat, polls and articles.
www.bounty.com/

The British Maternal & Fetal Medicine Society - Encouraging improved standards of care, and providing advice on Maternal and Fetal Medicine training.
www.bmfms.org.uk/

Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) - Group promoting a wellness model of maternity care that will improve birth outcomes and substantially reduce costs. Includes events and resources, news and details of the Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative (MFCI).
www.motherfriendly.org/

Drugs in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - Database on risk of fetal or infant harm after exposure to specific drugs and vaccines.
www.perinatology.com/exposures/druglist.htm

The Due Date Club - Planning information, due date calculator, names, bulletin board and chat.
www.amazingpregnancy.com/duedateclub/index.phtml

eMedicine Health - Pregnancy - Consumer health resource center providing pregnancy information.
www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12412-1.asp

eMedicine Health: Labor Signs - Provides information about labor signs, their causes and symptoms, and describes when to seek medical care.
www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/12283-1.asp

The Endowment for Human Development - Non-profit organization presents a multimedia demonstration of the development of a fetus. Explains how the mother's health and activities affect the baby.
www.ehd.org/

Epigee: Pregnancy Symptoms - A listing of common symptoms experienced by pregnant women, divided by trimester. Includes details of how the pregnant woman's body changes and how the fetus develops.
www.epigee.org/pregnancy/symptoms.html

EuMom.com - Offering medical information on the signs, symptoms and stages of pregnancy. Services include a pregnancy due date calendar and a personal support forum.
www.eumom.com/

Expecting: Over 40 - Information for women 40 and older who are trying to conceive, currently pregnant or have small children to gain support, understanding and knowledge amongst other women such as themselves.
www.geocities.com/over40babies/

Family Care International - Dedicated to improving women's sexual and reproductive health and rights in developing countries, with a special emphasis on making pregnancy and childbirth safer.
www.familycareintl.org/

Fit Pregnancy Magazine Online - A guide for Moms-to-be with tips on pregnancy, nutrition, fitness, exercises, baby care and weight loss.
www.fitpregnancy.com/

FitnessZone - Information about fitness and exercise during pregnancy, including articles, advice and links to top exercise.
www.fitnesszone.co.za/pregnancy.htm

Getting Pregnant - A guide to conceiving a baby, with explanation of the female reproductive system, and possible causes of delayed conception.
www.gettingpregnant.co.uk

I Dream of Baby - Guide for getting pregnant, maintaining a healthy pregnancy and coping with miscarriage.
www.idreamofbaby.com/

Information for Pregnant Women - Offering nutrition suggestions from the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, and the FDA.
vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-preg.html

InteliHealth - Pregnancy - Offering a host of information on everything from fertility to nutrition, including a due date calculator.
www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/3460/3460.html

Lamaze - Includes information on pregnancy, birth, a new baby or new parents.
www.lamaze.com/

Louisiana Natural Birth - A listing of resources for those choosing to have a natural birth in Louisiana. Includes a list of childbirth classes.
louisiananaturalbirth.pbwiki.com/

March of Dimes: Pregnancy and Newborns - Provides pregnancy information, pre-conception suggestions, and an interactive game designed to learn about pregnancy.
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/

Maternal/Child Health - Information for patients and health care providers on prenatal care, infertility treatment, treating complications of spontaneous or induced abortion, postpartum care, and related topics.
www.engenderhealth.org/wh/pac/index.html

Maternity Care Calendar - Supports clinicians providing prenatal care, and as a foundation for education.
www.maternitycarecalendar.com/

Mercy House - Aiding pregnant women who have alienated from their families and without support.
www.mercyhouse.org/

Mom-e - Pregnancy and labour, pre-pregnancy care and preparation for pregnancy and mother and baby. A wide range of medical information written by a leading UK obstetrician and your questions answered.
www.mom-e.com/

Mother and Baby - A community midwife and mother of two answers FAQs on pregnancy, labour and child care.
www.hawes16.freeserve.co.uk/page1.htm

Mother and Child Health - Information on prenatal, postpartum and pediatric health. Topics include herbal medicine, nutrition, and natural parenting.
www.motherandchildhealth.com

Motherisk - Research and counselling on reproductive risk or safety of drugs, chemicals and maternal disease in pregnancy.
www.motherisk.org/

Mothersbliss - Pregnancy and being-a-mother information from the UK. From planning to the baby's first year.
www.mothersbliss.co.uk/

Natural Pregnancy and Childbirth - Articles, discussions and links related to natural childbirth and pregnancy.
www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/natural_pregnancy_childbirth

OB Calculator - Offering a gestational age table showing the weeks + days for every day of a pregnancy. Includes shareware computer program.
hometown.aol.com/obcalc/

Online Birth Center: Midwifery, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding - Resources for midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, doctors, and parents.
www.moonlily.com/obc/

Perinatal Education Associates, Inc. - Information for expectant parents as well as doulas, childbirth educators, nurses, and midwives.
www.birthsource.com/

Perinatal Health in the United States - Developed by the March of Dimes, this site provides maternal, infant, and child heath-related data at the state level.
peristats.modimes.org/

Precious Times - A group of message boards and information dealing with all aspects of pregnancy, birth and babies.
www.geocities.com/cutebootee/precioustimes.html

Pregnancy A to Z - Online diary and photo album to keep track of pregnancy, message board and weight gain chart. Includes articles and video.
www.pregnancyatoz.com/

Pregnancy and Childbirth Answers - An information portal mainly for prospective parents. Information in Question and Answer format covering the full range of the subject from pre-conception, pregnancy, labour, delivery, the postpartum period and beyond.
www.pregnancy-bliss.co.uk

Pregnancy Health Center - Offering articles on labor and delivery, ultrasound, complications and other aspects.
www.keepkidshealthy.com/pregnancy/index.html

Pregnancy Information - Vardaan - Provides information and articles on pregnancy including-due date calculator, and preconception information. Includes discussion board for interaction with doctors.
www.vardaan.net/pregnancy.htm

Pregnancy Not Always Obvious - The beginning of a pregnancy is the most critical time for both the mother and the developing baby.
healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1017423258.html

Pregnancy Week-by-Week Guide - A guide to fetal development and maternal changes, from StorkNet.
www.pregnancyguideonline.com/

Pregnancy-Info.net - Addresses symptoms, exercise, nutrition, ovulation, stages, baby names, and baby tips.
www.pregnancy-info.net/

Principal Health News - Provides information on current news, testing options, diet and exercise, health care, and birth.
www.principalhealthnews.com/topic/pregnancy/

Revolution Health: Pregnancy - Provides articles, forums, medical advice, and consumer reviews.
www.revolutionhealth.com/healthy-living/pregnancy/

SafeFetus.com - Offering a database of generic and trade medication information regarding fetal risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Also includes risk category according to the FDA.
www.safefetus.com/

Sexuality in Pregnancy - Provides information for midwives to be able to advise women and their partners regarding possible changes in sexual relations during each trimester.
www.sexuality-in-pregnancy.czweb.org

Unplanned Pregnancy - Support for unplanned pregnancy, whether the mother-to-be is undecided or has made the choice of abortion or adoption.
www.angelfire.com/me2/byzantinelinks/support.html

Westside Pregnancy Clinic: Pregnancy Information - Topics include fetal development, prenatal health, pregnancy hazards, single parenting, and domestic violence.
www.wpclinic.org/parenting/

Your Baby Today - A panel of nationally known experts answer questions, and discuss nutrition. Also includes baby development guides and interactive tools for pregnant women and new mothers.
www.yourbabytoday.com/