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Family Planning, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Childbirth.org

http://www.childbirth.org/

This award-winning site provides a wealth of information on every aspect of childbirth, from the pros and cons of episiotomies to the history of Cesarean deliveries. Pages are both informational and personal, aiming to educate consumers on the many facets of childbirth while helping expectant mothers secure the best possible care.

The Miscarriage Page

http://www.teramonger.com/dwan.html/Miscpage.htm#infant

Produced by a woman who has experienced her own miscarriage, this site takes an especially compassionate approach to the topic. Provides numerous links on the subject of miscarriage, including possible causes, sources of support, and an especially helpful guide on what to say for friends and family dealing with grieving parents.

Motherstuff

http://www.teramonger.com/dwan.html/mother.htm

A clearinghouse dedicated to all aspects of being a mom, this site is truly the “mother lode” of maternal sites on the Web, with an ambitious network of linked pages ranging from “The Preemie Page” to “Mother-Friendly Businesses.” Alternative methods of birthing are also addressed, and an entire page is devoted to midwifery.

Myself...My Baby Health Diary

http://www.medaccess.com/workbook/baby_toc.htm

An online baby book with categories as diverse as Baby’s Firsts, How to Take Care of Minor Problems, Dealing with Emergencies, and Prenatal/Post-natal Care. An attractive site!

NARALPromoting Reproductive Choices

http://www.naral.org/home.html

The home page of the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL) offers an extensive and insightful exploration of reproductive health issues, including the many options currently available for family planning.

Online Birth Center

http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/birthindex.html

This broad-based site encompasses all aspects of midwifery, pregnancy, birth, and breast-feeding. Some popular sub-sections include The Parent’s Page, High-Risk Situations, and Alternative Health Resources. The site contains a myriad of articles and resources, and visitors to the site can search it’s extensive archives for information on a specific topic.

Prenatal Testing

http://www.familyweb.com/faqs/prenattest_stories.shtml

This listing of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) provides useful information on a sometimes complex topic. The material is especially strong in explaining the types of tests available, such as amnioscentesis, and screening for gestational diabetes or certain disabilities. A good starting point for learning about prenatal testing.

SANDS(vic)

http://www.vicnet.net.au./~sands/sands.htm

SANDS, an acronym for Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support, is a wonderful site for those experiencing such grief. The site is an especially personal approach to the subject and offers articles, grief and bereavement resources and an assortment of related links.