Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy calendar, maternity clothes, nutrition and fitness for two, contraception and conceiving, pregnancy signs, birth methods, birth stories, and more!


Contraception
Use an interactive tool to determine the best contraceptive choice, learn about natural family planning, or read a related online book.

Trying to Conceive
Great online resources for fertility questions, including online ovulation calculators and information about natural fertility boosters.

Pregnancy Signs and Tests
Are you pregnant? What is your body telling you? Compare the various home pregnancy tests to find the right one for you.



General, Fitness, Nutrition
Tired of getting advice from strangers on the street? Get good reliable information from these online resources. And they won't pat your belly!



Twins and More!!
Resources and support for moms expecting more than one babe. Find information about parenting, feeding, and caring for your babies.



Ultrasound
How and why ultrasounds are performed during pregnancy. See pictures of babies at different stages of fetal development.

Amniocentesis and CVS
Why are amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling performed? What are the possible risks?

Routine Blood Work and Other Tests
What is included in routine pregnancy blood work? Why are expectant moms tested for Strep B?

Concerns and Conditions
Information about gestational diabetes, high blood pressure (toxemia), and HELLP syndrome.



pregnancy calendarWeek-by-week..
Check out the MommyLinks Pregnancy Calendar! Learn how your baby is growing and changing.

Weeks 1-2
Your Body's Preparations, Ovulation, and Conception

Weeks 3-6
Rapidly dividing cells and implantation!

Weeks 7-10
Are you nauseous? Baby's hands are forming.

Week 11-14
Baby is already 2 inches long.

Weeks 15-18
Ready for an ultrasound? Or at least maternity clothes?

Weeks 19-22
Might start feeling baby moving in there!

Weeks 23-26
Babe is 6-7 inches long, and growing fast!

Weeks 27-30
Blood Glucose test coming up. Baby's eyes are wide open.

Weeks 31-34
Into the homestretch! Baby is gaining weight, space is getting snug.

Weeks 35-38
All packed and ready to go?

Weeks 39-40
Congratulations! It's a ....


As your baby grows...
Other fetal development links.




Clothes
Comfortable and stylish clothes for the expecting mom.

New or used maternity and nursing clothes from top brand-name stores and quality second-hand shops.

Find terrific deals on fashionable maternity clothes at stores like these:


See also:

New Baby Gifts & Personalized Baby Gifts by Maternity Gift Store.com - Offering new baby gifts,personalized gifts and unique maternity gift shopping at it's best!

Breastfeeding

Bottle Feeding

Recipes and Meal Planning

Baby & Toddler: Parenting

Baby & Toddler: Play & Learn

Cloth and Disposable Diapers

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