- Embryonic/Fetal Development
- Maternity Clothes
- April 2000 Moms Pages
- General Resources
- Pregnancy Resources
- Labor and Birth Resources
- Alternative Childbirth Information
- Cesarean Section Resources
- Free Stuff for Baby
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- JC Penney maternity catalog request Maternity clothes that are reasonably-priced and run true-to-size, for career or casual wear.
- Anna Cris Maternity Nice selection of high quality and fashion forward maternity clothes from Japanese Weekend®, Belly Basics® and Duet Designs®, as well as their own clothing line.
- Maternity Mall Comprehensive online source for all your maternity needs. Features clothing from Mimi Maternity, A Pea In The Pod and more.
- Hindy's the Maternity Source A hip maternity store in Brooklyn, NY with online shopping
- Motherhood Maternity career or casual wear clothing, including good selection of plus-sizes and nursing wear. A word of caution, many of their clothes do not run true-to-size so some expensive and annoying returns might be necessary.
- Japanese Weekend Stylish and comfortable maternity wear, but not inexpensive.
- Fit for Two Maternity Smaller collection of maternity and nursing clothing under their own label. Clothes tend to be casual, most would probably not be appropriate for business.
- Baby Becoming
High quality and fairly priced maternity and nursing clothes for the plus-sized woman. Sizes run from 16/18 - 36/40. Maternity underwear is available in larger sizes than commonly found elsewhere, though it seems to run a little small.
- Jake 'n' Me Not all maternity but also has baby clothes. Some plus sizes.
- Maternity 4 Less
Casual wear for pregnant and nursing mothers.
- Bravado Maternity/nursing bras and underwear. Their nursing bras are available in 3 styles & 5 colors/prints. The bras are 92% cotton, 8% spandex and feature easy to open and close snap-down cups and adjustable shoulder straps. They are easy to pull-on, and have a sports back bra with wide under-elastic for extra support. When I was pregnant with my first son, these were the only maternity/nursing bras that I found really comfortable and offered good support (I went from a pre-pregnancy B cup to a D cup while pregnant/nursing). My lactation consultant recommended them and I've noticed that many women on the BabyCenter Bulletin Boards swear by them as well. Prices range from $29.00 - $31.00 and sizes go up to an F-G cup
- Abracadabra Momshop Consistently excellent and inexpensive (check out the $10. cotton nursing bras!), but they do seem to often be out of stock on some items. At least they are upfront about this on their web page.
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- MAM Pacifiers Information on MAM products and pacifier useage.
- Munchkin Product Information: bottles, nipples, feeding & teething products, white hot products.
- Avent America Manufacturer of bottles, nipples, bottle sets, Isis Breastpump, Breastcare products, Sterilizers, Pacifiers.
- Medela Breastfeeding Products & Information.
- Playtex Infant Care Guide & product information.
- Evenflo Product Information, Recalls & More.
- Century Product & safety information, how to buy a car seat & more.
- Britax Car Seats One of the safest on the market, certified in Europe and the US for safety.
- Arm's Reach Bedside Co-sleeper An interesting alternative to a crib for those who want to have the baby very close by but not in the same bed.
- Biobottoms Natural clothing and diapering products
- Ecobaby.com A fantastic source for all sorts of organic cotton clothing.
- y2wear "Baby Togs For A New Time."
- Baby Style Designer baby clothes from around the world. Great clothes but very expensive!
- Baby Gap Online Cute and affordable baby clothes. Sizes tend to run a little on the large size.
- Carter's Carter's Baby Clothes Online.
- Osh Kosh B'Gosh Infant clothing, site features online shopping.
- Hanna Andersson One of my favorites! Colorful, high quality Swedish clothing for infants and children. A little pricey, but well worth it if you plan on saving the clothes for future children. The materials are extremely soft and the colors won't fade!
- Gymboree Another of my favorites! Bright and cheerful clothing in classic styles for infants and children up to age 7. - Expensive but very high quality and well worth the price.
- L.L. Bean Quality clothing and accessories for infants & toddlers
- Lands End Kid's Quality long-lasting clothing and accessories for infants and toddlers. Expensive, but the clothes prove to be worth the price! Lands End also has terrific diaper bags.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, is the main hormone associated with early pregnancy, and more importantly, the one that all pregnancy kits check for to give you that magic ++! Many women, especially those with a history of molar pregnancies or miscarriages, have their hCG levels monitored carefully during the first weeks of their pregnancies to make sure things are progressing normally. In addition, high hCG levels can give an early indication of a multiple pregnancy.
- Fertility Plus Home Pregnancy Test HcG Levels and FAQ
- Early Pregnancy Includes hCG levels and ultrasound findings.
- Pregnancy hCG Beta Chart
- Prenatal Cradle Web Site The home of a neat device available in practically every size to help the pregnant mom carry around the baby.
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Sometimes, despite our plans for a natural childbirth, a cesarean section becomes necessary. Because I have had two cesareans myself, I felt it important to include information here which I have found helpful.
- Anesthesia for Cesareans This article discusses into the options for anesthesia for cesarean surgery, including management and postoperative dealings, written by About.com Guide Dr. Paul Ting.
- Anesthesia for Cesareans This article delves into the options for anesthesia for cesarean surgery, including management and postoperative dealings.
- Breastfeeding After a Cesarean FAQ A nice resource written by moms who have been there.
- C-Sections: Then and Now A brief history of the cesarean's originations, and some discussion of today's events surrounding cesareans.
- Cesarean - A Brief History Interested in finding out who was the first to perform this surgery? Or where it started? Read on...
- Cesarean Depression Some women will feel a depression after abdominal birth, some won't. Who is at risk and what do you do?
- Cesarean Recovery Recovery from cesareans, including practical planning tips and physical and emotional well being.
- Cesarean Section Homepage You will find FAQs on cesareans, ways to avoid cesareans, recovery from cesareans, and much more!
- C-section Tips
A mom who has been there shares her tips for the birth and after.
- C-sections: When are they necessary? One hospital provides you a list of possible reasons for a cesarean.
- Cesarean Photo Gallery A great, personal view, and photos of the actual surgery. (Minimal gore.)
- Elective Cesarean Section The AMA looks at elective cesareans for fetal macrosomia (large baby).
- Facts About Cesarean Birth Information about the actual surgery, reasons behind the surgery, thinking on repeat cesareans, and more.
- Oh boy! One study says that being pregnant with a boy increases the odds of having a cesarean delivery.
- Oxytocin Induced Serious Reactions Reactions such as uterine rupture and threatened fetal distress are discussed.
- Planning Your Cesarean FAQ Information for making your planned cesarean more family-centered, including pain relief tips.
- Recovery from Cesarean Tips on physical and emotional recovery.
- Taking Care of Yourself After a Cesarean How to find the road back to recovery after your cesarean.
- Understanding Cesarean Birth From the March of Dimes, information on why a cesarean might be needed, the actual surgery and recovery information.
- How Many Cesareans Are Safe? Is there a limit to the number of cesareans you can safely have, from About.com.
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- Free Stuff 800#'s Printable list
- Freebies for Parents of Twins
- Freebies for Parents of Twins
- BabyServ Free Pregnancy Planning Software
- Baby Step Pregnancy Calendar & Baby Book - Free Software
- Baby Progress Freeware to help expectant parents track the progress of their pregnancy
- Growth Spurts Free Web page for your baby, including growth charts & photo album
- Family Point.com A free & easy way to keep in touch with your family, includes online photo album
- My Family.com Get a free web site for your family, including family calendar, family tree, private family chat room & more
- Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit Free from Planet Rx (a $25.00 value), pay only $3.95 S&H
- Free 27-shot flash camera
- The Welcome Addition Club Newsletters, timely tips, money-saving offers through the mail and a free starter supply of Similac With Iron or Isomil® Soy Formula With Iron
- Enfamil Family Beginnings Club Newsletters, coupons & free formula samples
- Carnation "The Very Best" Free magazine subscription for moms-to-be including coupons for free formula
- Pampers Mailing list for free coupons & samples
- Drypers Mailing list for coupons & newsletters
- Huggies Sweepstakes entry for 1 year of free diapers & wipes + mailing list subscription for free coupons & samples
- Earth's Best Baby Food Coupons & free newsletter
- Gerber Special offers mailing list, free coupons
- Heinz Baby Club Free coupons & special offers
- USA Baby Free Teddy Bear with baby registry at any USA Baby store
- "Mama" Free booklet on pregnancy, including information from Vicki Iovine
- "Bringing Baby Home" Free booklet & coupons from Q-tips Cotton Swabs
- American Baby Magazine Free 1-year subscription!
- Baby Talk Magazine Free subscription!
- Lamaze Family Magazine Free 1-year subscription!
- Child Magazine Free trial issue
- Parents Magazine Free trial issue
- Free star rings toy With membership in the Child Development Toy Program
- Baby Hat Free w/SASE
- 2 Baby Genius CD's Free with $4.95 S&H
- Mayo Clinic Complete Book of Pregnancy & Baby's First Year Free book from State Farm
- McGraw-Hill Free educational workbook & free quarterly parent educational newsletter (ages Toddlers & up)
- Safe & Sound Product safety brochure from the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)…includes information on car seats, changing tables, cribs, crib toys and pacifiers, infant bedding, carriers and swings, carriages and strollers, high chairs, gates and enclosures, infant seats, baby walkers and play yards
- Printable black & white designs to stimulate baby
- Printable baby sitter's checklist
- Handy forms, lists & charts to print & use
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Special thanks to Julia Moseley, a January 2000 Baby Center mommie, for letting me borrow some segments of her wonderful pregnancy links!
Please notify me if you find any broken or redirected links so that I can fix them right away! Thanks.
