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Pregnancy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) 
 With an emphasis on teenage sex and pregnancy, this site provides statistics, policy papers and reports relating to abortion, law and public policy, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, and youth. Site also includes the institute's newsletters with several years' worth of archives. Users can create tables of U.S. and international statistics from databases compiled by the institute. Searchable. http://www.guttmacher.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 24, 2005 BabyKick Alliance
This organization is "a leading advocate for Kick Count [maternal counting and tracking of fetal movements during pregnancy], a preventative way to reduce the risk of stillbirth." Features a FAQ about Kick Count, charts to keeping track of fetal movements, and related resources and links about healthy pregnancy and stillbirth prevention. In English and Spanish. The organization was founded by an obstetrician and gynecologist. http://www.babykickalliance.org Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Apr 10, 2007 Cardiovascular Embryology
"The animations on this site were developed so students could better understand the complex processes that must occur in embryologic development." This site presents several animations of the development of embryonic cardiovascular systems, including heart tube folding and fetal versus postnatal circulation. Includes optional tests. From Indiana University. http://www.indiana.edu/~anat550/cvanim/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jun 6, 2004 Cesarean Section: A Brief History
An illustrated history of this surgical birth process from ancient times to the 20th century. Includes a bibliography. The material is taken from a brochure that accompanied a 1993 exhibit at the National Library of Medicine. Produced by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/cesarean/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Aug 22, 2008 Life's Greatest Miracle
The site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program that uses microimagery "to track human development from embryo to newborn." The site features the full program (which describes DNA and fetal development from conception through birth), a pregnant mother's journal, and information about prenatal testing, stem cell technology, cell division (meiosis and mitosis), and how sex is determined. Also includes links to resources and a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/miracle/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Science, Science, Social Issues, Women's Health Last updated Apr 13, 2004 Maternal & Infant Nutrition Briefs
"A research-based newsletter prepared by the University of California for professionals interested in maternal and infant nutrition." Browsable by issue (1996 to the present) or topic (including pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, infants, and children). From the Department of Nutrition, University of California, Davis. http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/briefs/ Topics: Families, Nutrition & Food Safety, Women's Health Last updated Aug 24, 2006 MedlinePlus: Teenage Pregnancy
Links to websites about teenage pregnancy, focusing on the health aspects and guidance for pregnant teens and their parents. Includes overviews, news, journal articles, statistics, and other resources. From the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenagepregnancy.html Topics: Families, Health, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Sep 10, 2008 New York Online Access to Health (NOAH): Pregnancy
A directory of consumer health resources on family planning and contraception, pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum care, caring for a newborn, and many related topics. Available in Spanish and English. Maintained by librarians and health professionals at NOAH. http://www.noah-health.org/en/pregnancy/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Diseases & Conditions, Families, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Women's Health Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center
This collection of articles and videos covers pregnancy and newborn health topics such as nutrition, prenatal care, things to avoid (such as alcohol, smoking, and stress), pregnancy after 35, prenatal tests, changes during pregnancy, complications, labor and delivery, caring for a baby, pregnancy and newborn loss, and birth defects and genetics. From the March of Dimes Foundation. http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/pnhec.asp Topics: Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 16, 2007 The Pregnant Traveler
This site provides information for women who travel while pregnant. Discusses common diseases and conditions that affect pregnant travelers and expatriates, preparations and precautions to take during a trip, and how to find medical care abroad. Includes a discussion forum and related links. From a travel medicine specialist and board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. http://www.pregnanttraveler.com/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Travel, Women, Women's Health Last updated Feb 21, 2005 A Thin Blue Line: The History of the Pregnancy Test Kit
This site "looks at the history of the home pregnancy test — one of the most ubiquitous home healthcare products in America — and examines its place in our culture." It includes an explanation of the research that led to its development, information about the researchers, a timeline of pregnancy tests back to ancient times, depictions of the test in popular culture, and related information. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://history.nih.gov/exhibits/thinblueline/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jan 26, 2005 |
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