Pregnancy and Birth

Includes information on pregnancy, birth, a new baby or new parents.

Provides information about labor signs, their causes and symptoms, and describes when to seek medical care.

Attempting to minimize the economic and human losses in Texas caused by preventable disabilities. Includes details of task forces, services and resources.

Join Ray Suarez and guests for a look at the history of childbirth. [48:57 streaming audio broadcast, the childbirth story starts approximately 5 minutes into the broadcast]

This site explores the risks undertaken when choosing an epidural for pain management.

Resources for families choosing to continue a pregnancy following prenatal testing that indicates the baby has a terminal condition.

Offers facts and resources on morning sickness through a publication on nausea research; offers a toll-free helpline for North America.

Weblog about a first pregnancy.

Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.

Testing for the HIV virus during pregnancy.

A study showing the risk of infections after a cesarean section in diabetic women who take insulin.

Organisation serving the Japanese expatriate community since 1988 providing information about childbirth and childcare practices of more than 60 countries.

Offers prenatal, new mother, wellness and family education services with photographs and descriptions of services. Houston, Texas.

Childbirth education in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.

Stories dealing with all kinds of deliveries including sections on epidurals, cesarean, combination ( vaginal and cesarean ) and straightforward births.

Birth story about post pardum hemorrhage/hysterectomy due to the use of Pitocin.

Article by Debbie Evensen, discussing concerns about the educational implication of teaching prenatally alcohol/drug exposed children.

A Consultation, Education and Training Service located in Portland, Oregon.

J. Marion Sims, called by some the "Father of Gynecology" perfected his technique of repairing fistulas on American slave women in the 1840s. This story is about his efforts and how he's viewed by historians.

Medical paper including statistics and details of patient handout.

Born weighing 1lb 9oz Jordan spent 3 1/2 months in the NICU. Pictures, story and information on some of the problems he faced.

The story of Nicole Gregory, a premature baby who died from complications. Contains Nicole's journal and photographs.

Born at 27 weeks weighing 2lb 2oz due to a damaged placenta causing oligohydramnios (low fluid).

Birth story and pictures from the first three years.

The European Foundation for the Care of Newborn Infants (EFCNI) is a support network for those involved in the care of preterm or sick newborn infants.