Pregnancy Links
The information found in these pages is not meant to be a substitute for information received from your doctor or midwife. We encourage you to bring your questions and concerns to us. Since we cannot always be available to answer your questions, we want to provide you with some additional sources of information, but the information contained in these pages should not be considered a substitute for personal medical care.
These articles are presented “as is”, without any express or implied warranties. While reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, our practice assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages from use of the information herein. Please consult your doctor or midwife for specific information.
General Pregnancy Information
Learn more about midwifery care during your pregnancy
Interesting site on how to get your baby into the best position for labor and birth
http://www.spinningbabies.com/
Lamaze Magazine On Line
Information on fitness during pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1150.asp
Welcome to the site for the Hyperemesis Education and Research Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive education and a multi-disciplinary forum for exchange of information related to Hyperemesis Gravidarum (morning sickness)
New York On-Line Access for Health (NOAH) is one of the best sites around, full of information in a logical, well-designed format
http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/
Information on group B strep from the Centers for Disease Control. This includes the guideline changes that were announced in 2010
http://www.cdc.gov/groupbstrep/
Diet, Nutrition and Food Safety in Pregnancy
Information on caffeine in pregnancy from the March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1148.asp
Food Borne Risks in Pregnancy from the March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1152.asp
Drugs and Medications During Pregnancy and Lactation
Medications during Breastfeeding from the American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010701/119.html
Pregnancy and Lactation
Medications during Breastfeeding from the American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010701/119.html
Genetic Testing in Pregnancy
A very thorough review on genetic testing options during pregnancy
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Prenatal-Genetic-Screening-Tests
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Prenatal-Genetic-Diagnostic-Tests
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Genetic-Disorders
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Carrier-Screening
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cystic-Fibrosis-Prenatal-Screening-and-Diagnosis
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Carrier-Screening-for-Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Carrier-Screening-for-Hemoglobinopathies
Ultrasound
Excellent site on ultrasound during pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Suggestions to increase low milk supply
Breast feeding made simple – the Seven Natural Laws of Breastfeeding
http://www.breastfeedingmadesimple.com/
Dr. Tom Hale’s Breastfeeding Pharmacology-good information on what medications may be used safely if you are breastfeeding
La Leche League
Breastfeeding after breast reduction surgery, including information on joining their listserv
Cord Blood Banking
The Parents’ Guide to Cord Blood Banks is an excellent site, with discussion of public vs private cord blood banking, and a chart comparing the costs of the private banks.
http://parentsguidecordblood.org/
The National Cord Blood Program
http://www.nationalcordbloodprogram.org/
Information from the March of Dimes on Cord Blood Banking
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1160.asp
The American Academy of Pediatrics reviews Cord Blood Banking for future transplantation. This is important to read if you are considering saving your baby’s cord blood.
http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/pediatrics;104/1/116
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
Many women would like to have the experience of vaginal birth, and when successful, VBAC allows this to happen.
https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Vaginal-Birth-After-Cesarean-Delivery
Postpartum Depression
Evidence-based handouts on post partum depression
http://www.uppitysciencechick.com/ppdhandouts.html
Useful information on postpartum depression.
Pregnancy Complications
Do you have pelvic bone pain during pregnancy?
http://www.pelvicpartnership.org.uk/
Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1189.asp
The following sites have information on gestational diabetes and glucose monitoring
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1197.asp
Information on Chickenpox in Pregnancy from the March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1185.asp
Information on Parvovirus (Fifth Disease) and Pregnancy
Thrombophilias in pregnancy (abnormal blood clotting)
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_9264.asp
The Organization of Teratology Information Services has a collection of fact sheets on exposure during
pregnancy to a variety of diseases, medications and herbal remedies
Rh Disease in pregnancy
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1220.asp
Pregnancy Loss
Information from the March of Dimes on miscarriage
http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/14332_1192.asp
Hygeia is a superb interactive site for families who have had miscarriage, pregnancy losses or stillbirth. You can register and communicate with other people who share your type of loss. There is also a lot of factual information on pregnancy losses.
Childbirth Education Online
Free Online Classes:
https://www.babycenter.com/childbirth-class
http://www.lamaze.org/ParentOnlineEducation
YouTube 3 Part Prenatal Class (Prenatal, Labour and Birth, Postnatal) by Canadian Midwife Holliday Tyson, RM, MSc
Guided Online Classes:
The Parent Collective
http://www.theparentcollective.com/classes/
Louise Ward is offering live-streams of her CBE for a reduced rate:
https://www.childbirtheducationgnh.org/1-day-childbirth-class.html
The Pregnancy Prep- Chloe Quinn, RN, MSN, WHNP
Self-study Online Classes:
Hypnobabies Online Program
https://www.hypnobabies.com/hypnobabies-self-study-course/
Lamaze International
While free videos are available, you can also purchase classes “a la cart,” most are $30-35 each
https://www.lamaze.org/lamaze-classes-online
Birth Boot Camp
Wide range of classes from conception through delivery, varying prices
https://birthbootcamp.com/online-childbirth-education-classes/