This site provides important information related to Hepatitis B and pregnant women. Included are questions to ask the doctor, information about tests, vaccinations, breast feeding, labor and delivery guidelines, and more.
Review Date: June 20, 2012
Hepatitis B Foundation
Take this quiz to find out how much you know about pregnancy health.
Review Date: December 16, 2011
Office on Women's Health
Amniocentesis is the most common prenatal test used to rule out certain birth defects and genetic disorders. The decision to have amniocentesis requires careful planning and thoughtful discussion with your family and doctor.
Review Date: June 25, 2012
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Are you pregnant and not sure that you are ready or able to raise your child? If so, you might be thinking about placing your baby for adoption. This factsheet gives you information about adoption, and directs you to resources in your community.
Review Date: March 14, 2013
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Birthright helps any girl or woman who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. To locate the office nearest you, enter your zip code in the location search tool.
Review Date: March 27, 2013
Birthright International
An episiotomy is an incision made in the perineum during childbirth. Although an episiotomy was once a routine part of childbirth, that's no longer the case. Count on your health care provider to respect your wishes about episiotomy, and to let you know when it's the safest option for you or your baby.
Review Date: March 18, 2013
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Foodborne illness is a serious health risk for pregnant women and their unborn babies. This page contains a food-by-food guide to selecting, preparing, and eating foods safely.
Review Date: October 24, 2012
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Learn how you can prevent pregnancy complications by following your doctor's advice regarding blood glucose (blood sugar) levels while you're planning your pregnancy.
Review Date: December 21, 2012
American Diabetes Association
Designed for expectant mothers, this web site provides information about each trimester of pregnancy, family planning, preparing for the new baby, childbirth, postnatal and postpartum care, and more.
Review Date: March 01, 2011
Office on Women's Health
Find short videos on topics ranging from abuse to tuberculosis. Many are available in multiple languages including Spanish, French, Korean, Russian, Tagalog, Somali and Vietnamese.
Review Date: October 29, 2012
Healthy Roads Media
A woman who is HIV-infected and pregnant or has recently given birth will find steps to take to preserve health and prevent transmission of HIV to her baby.
Review Date: June 27, 2011
AIDSinfo
Learn why it’s important to get tested for HIV when you are pregnant.
Review Date: February 23, 2012
AIDSinfo
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some women experience when they become pregnant. This web page offers tips to help pregnant women to reduce these unpleasant symptoms.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
MOST offers a variety of online support forums for participants to post multiple birth related questions and receive responses from other parents of triplets or more.
Review Date: February 13, 2013
MOST (Mothers of Supertwins)
Learn about preeclampsia and other hypertensive disorders of pregnancy that can be fatal if not diagnosed and managed.
Review Date: December 24, 2012
Preeclampsia Foundation
The Pregnancy & Newborn Health Education Center features information on planning a pregnancy, and on prenatal and postnatal care.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
Prenatal tests performed during pregnancy screen for and diagnose any existing problems that may affect the mother’s or baby’s health so doctors can identify and address problems as they arise.
Review Date: June 27, 2012
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Most healthy women from age 35 into their 40s have healthy pregnancies. Learn how good prenatal care and healthy habits can help you reduce certain risks.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
If you are pregnant, you have three options to think about — abortion, adoption, and parenting. Reading and learning about each one will help you get the facts.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
This brief video provides pregnant and nursing mothers with tips on using over-the-counter medicines safely. The tips include advice on treating common ailments experienced during pregnancy, such as backaches, heartburn, nausea, colds and allergies.
Review Date: October 16, 2012
Consumer Healthcare Products Association
Wearing your seat belt protects you and your baby from injury or death in a car crash. You should wear a seat belt no matter where you sit in the car.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), which is also called toxemia or preeclampsia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. The signs of PIH include: high blood pressure, swelling that doesn't go away and large amounts of protein in the urine.
Review Date: December 19, 2011
American Academy of Family Physicians
Changes to a pregnant woman’s immune system can make her more sensitive to the flu. Find out how to protect yourself, and your unborn child, from the flu.
Review Date: February 13, 2012
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Important advice for mothers-to-be on maintaining a healthy pregnancy through sensible food choices, mental health and other healthy behavior choices..
Review Date: March 26, 2013
Lamaze International
Toxoplasmosis is an infection that can threaten the health of an unborn child. Read these tips to help you avoid exposure to toxoplasma during your pregnancy.
Review Date: November 28, 2012
American Academy of Family Physicians
Folate helps produce and maintain new cells which is especially important during infancy and pregnancy. Check out the list of foods with this important nutrient.
Review Date: January 31, 2012
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements - ODS
