Informational Resources
Below is a list of websites that have useful information on parenting as well as prenatal and postnatal health.
There is so much information available on the internet, how do you know where to look?
Here, we list four reputable websites to help you start your journey. We only list four as to not overwhelm you. The information is provided for your own curiosity and by no means a guide of what you must know before becoming a parent. No one is responsible for knowing all the information below, including yourself!
Remember, we learn through experiences and making mistakes. As you begin your parenting journey, you will learn what is necessary for your child. Use the information below to satisfy your curiosity and answer any questions you have.
What information can you find?
You're Pregnant: Now What?
What are the stages of pregnancy? How do I stay healthy during my first trimester? What kinds of care and tests can I expect? How does my body change?
Getting Ready for a Baby
Here you can find information on preparing to breastfeed, baby-proofing your home, and a list of actions that you may to consider doing before giving birth.
Childbirth and Beyond
What are the signs and stages of labor and birth? How do I bond with my baby? What are the different ways I can recover from birth? What should I consider in newborn care, safety, and childcare?
Womenshealth
Navigating Website
Click "website" button above. You will be taken to the pregnancy page of the Womens Health website. To the right of the website (under Pregnancy), you can click on the topic you are interested in. Doing this gives you a list of associated articles to the right of the "Pregnacny" filtering section.
What information can you find?
You're Pregnant: Now what?
What are the stages of pregnancy? How do I stay healthy during my first trimester? What are the recommended parental care and tests? How does my body change?
Getting Ready for a baby
Here you can find information on breastfeeding, circumcision, baby health, how to make a safe home for your baby, and a list of things that you may need to do before giving birth.
Childbirth and beyond
What are the signs and stages of labor and birth? How do I bond with my baby? What are the different ways I can recover from birth? What should I consider in newborn care, safety, and childcare?
What information can you find?
Pregnancy
Under this section, you can find information on labor, vaccines during pregnancy, birth plans, COVID-19 FAQs, epidurals, miscarriages, postpartum depression, and physical aspects of pregnancy (e.g., leg cramps, diet), and more!
Breastfeeding
In this section, you can find information on how to get started with breastfeeding, the meaning of pain and discomfort while breastfeeding, how to pump, and what to expect in different stages of breastfeeding (1-3 months vs. 1-2 years).
Formula Feeding
Here, you can find information on how to feed and burp your newborn, as well as the pros and cons of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
Introducing Solid Foods
You can find articles on weaning your child (what it means and its importance), how to start feeding your baby solid foods, and more!
What information can you find?
Pregnancy
Under this section, you can find information on labor, a guide to first-time parents, vaccines during pregnancy, birth plans, COVID-19 FAQs, epidurals, the biological, psychological, and physical aspects of pregnancy (e.g., postpartum depression, miscarriages, leg cramps, diet), and more!
Breastfeeding
In this section, you can find information on how to get started with breastfeeding, the meaning of pain and discomfort while breastfeeding, how to pump, and the stages of breastfeeding (1-3 months vs. 1-2 years).
Formula Feeding
Here, you can find information on how to feed and burp your newborn, as well as the benefits and cons of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
Introducing Solid Foods
You can find articles on weaning your child (what it means and its importance), how to start feeding your baby solid foods, and more!
What information can you find?
Complex Pregnancies
Here you can find information on gestational diabetes, miscarriage, birth defects, and premature babies.
Labor and Birth
Information covered under this section includes pain relief options, how to develop a birth plan, what is the meaning and cause of overdue babies, and information on pregnancy and birth care options.
Parenting
This section discusses what to expect the first few weeks after birth and how to care for yourself as well as what is postpartum depression and how to find support.
Prenatal Options
This section has information on laboring/giving birth at home, baby-proofing your home, and questions to ask your obstetrician/midwife!
Rights and Responsibilities
Here you can find discussions on confidentiality/privacy in healthcare, patient rights at the doctor's office and in the hospital, and when to seek a second opinion!
American-
Pregnancy
Navigating Website
The website button to the left will take you to the website's home page. At the top of the page, you can click on any topic you are interested in; however, when clicking "Healthy Pregnancy" to the right of the page, you will be directed to more topics with blogs associated with pregnancy.
What information can you find?
Healthy Pregnancy
In this section, you can find information on how the body changes, how the baby develops, and how to stay healthy during pregnancy!
Pregnancy Week-by-Week
Find information on fetal development week-by-week (click ‘next page’ at the bottom of the site for the following week), changes happening to you and your baby during pregnancy, and tips for improving health during pregnancy.
Fetal Development
How is your baby developing? What can you expect when having twins or even triplets?
Labor and Birth
Here you can learn more about the healthcare workers who will be assisting you during your pregnancy, labor, and delivery; birth procedures; facility choices; and some complications that may arise due to pregnancy.
Baby Growth
This section discusses baby growth week by week, how to keep track of the ways your baby is developing and more!
More Information
For an extensive list of websites that discuss topics on perinatal health, press the "click here" button below. Once you have been redirected, you will see a spreadsheet (also available in Spanish) with columns that provide:
Name of the website
Link to the website
Information provided
How to navigate the website