Pregnancy Resources
This page details some information sources about your pregnancy, carrying a child with a known birth defect, breastfeeding, postpartum depression and more.
Pregnancy
Internet
American Pregnancy
Information on fetal development, prenatal testing, multiple births, labor, birth defects and more.
www.americanpregnancy.org/index.htm
Birth Source
Includes information for professionals and families. Review sample birth plans and find helpful infant care and parenting tips.
www.birthsource.com/Scripts/default.asp
Free online childbirth classes at About.com.
Comprehensive discussion of labor and birth and instruction in control of labor contractions from a certified childbirth education and RN — an excellent resource for mothers on bed rest who cannot attend childbirth classes in the community.
www.pregnancy.about.com/cs/childbirthclasses/l/blclassindex2.htm
March of Dimes
International nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Its Pregnancy and Newborn Health Center offers a wealth of information and features for expectant and new parents.
www.marchofdimes.com
Medline’s pregnancy website
A collection of websites for late-breaking news, health advice, pregnancy anatomy and physiology, prenatal nutrition and much more.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/pregnancy.html
Sidelines
Support for women on bed rest during pregnancy. Helpful articles on coping, passing time, family issues and more.
www.sidelines.org
Books
- And Mommy’s On Her Side by Heidi Morse Travis (for children whose mothers are on bed rest)
- The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin
- Days In Waiting by Mary Ann McCann
- The Pregnancy Bed Rest Book by Amy E. Tracy
- The Pregnancy Book by William and Martha Sears
- When Pregnancy Isn’t Perfect by Laurie A. Rich
Breastfeeding
Internet
Breastfeeding Your Baby — The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
This comprehensive site offers information on getting started, recognizing effective suckling, troubleshooting difficulties and collecting and storing breast milk.
Getting started breastfeeding, Breast milk is best milk, Breastfeeding the high-risk newborn
LaLeche League
A comprehensive site with breastfeeding information for moms and professionals. Includes FAQs, support groups, conferences and more. Information is available in foreign languages also.
www.lalecheleague.org
Books
- The Breastfeeding Book: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing
- The Complete Book of Breastfeeding by Marvin S. Eiger & Sally Wendkos Olds
- Nursing Mother’s Companion by Kathleen Huggins
- The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding (La Leche League International Book)
- Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by William & Martha Sears
Postpartum depression
Internet
Depression After Delivery
Information to help parents differentiate “baby blues” from postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. Also includes information on treatment, support groups and choosing a psychotherapist.
www.depressionafterdelivery.com
Books
- Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana S. Bennett and Pec Indman
- This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen R. Kleiman and Valerie Raskin
- Sleepless Days: One Woman's Journey Through Postpartum Depression by Susan K. Resnick
Palliative care
Websites
Perinatal Hospice
Online resource for expectant families who plan to continue their pregnancy with a baby with a terminal diagnosis.
www.perinatalhospice.org
Now I lay me Down to Sleep
A foundation of international volunteer photographers who support parents facing the loss of a baby by offering compassionate photography services in the hospital or hospice setting. A keepsake CD or DVD of photos is provided to these families at no charge.
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
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