Resources for New & Expecting Parents
Valuable Resources For New And Expecting Parents, Including Links To Helpful Websites And A Variety Of Other Tips!
New & Expectant Moms
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Online Resources for New Parents
Pregnancy Sites
- ACOG Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines: FAQs from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding exercise during pregnancy.
- Personalized Pregnancy Calendar: Track your baby’s development week-by-week and receive newsletters personalized for your pregnancy.
- Due Date Calculator: Find out your due date, plus get info about your developing baby and see how big your baby is right now.
- Parents.com: Online magazine and guide for moms-to-be with tips on pregnancy, nutrition, fitness, exercises, baby care and weight loss.
- Baby Names: Search boy names, girl names, most popular, and unique baby names, their meanings and origins.
- The Bump: Your ultimate guide to pregnant living.
- Pregnancy and Sleep Guide: Science behind sleep during pregnancy (and how to get more of it!)
Postpartum Exercise Guidelines
- ACOG Postpartum Exercise Guidelines: FAQs from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on returning to exercise after pregnancy
Childbirth Classes
Breastfeeding Resources
- La Leche League International: Helping mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education.
- 50 Best Breastfeeding Resources on the Web: Great article listing best websites for breastfeeding support.
Baby Calming Technique
Doula Services
- DONA International: The premier doula association in the world.
Postpartum Depression
- Postpartum Support International: Essential info about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including risk factors, symptoms and treatments
- Symptoms of Postpartum Depression: What are the symptoms? See the list.
- Self-test for Postpartum Depression: Take a 9 question test to see if you have PPD
- Find Help in Your Area: Find online support groups or in person help in your area
