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Frequently Asked Questions - Pregnancy and Medications - This fact sheet provides information on whether or not it is safe to take certain medications while pregnant. Also included in this publication is information on DES and the complications this might cause during pregnancy.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/pregmed.htm

Frequently Asked Questions: The Basics About Folic Acid - The purpose of this question and answer sheet is to educate women of childbearing age on the importance of consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. This, in turn, will reduce the risk of spina bifida by 50%-70%.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/faqs.htm

Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women - This publication provides information on the different types of vaccinations and whether it is safe for a pregnant woman to receive them.

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/preg-guide.htm

MyPyramid for Pregnancy & Breastfeeding - When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. This section of MyPyramid.gov is designed just for you. It has advice you need to help you and your baby stay healthy.

http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramidmoms/index.html

Planning for a Healthy Pregnancy and Traveling While Pregnant - This section of the CDC's Yellow Book provides information on the factors you should consider before traveling internationally while you are pregnant. In addition, it gives information on how to prepare for travel, specific recommendations, and special items to pack.

http://www2.ncid.cdc.gov/travel/yb/utils/ybGet.asp?section=special&obj=pregna...

Pregnancy Information Center, CDC - If you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you probably have a lot of questions. This website will help you learn how to be healthy (before, during, and after pregnancy) and give your baby a healthy start to life.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy_gateway/default.htm

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Bone Health - This publication contains information on pregnancy-associated osteoporosis, lactation and bone loss, and what you can do to keep your bones healthy during these stages of your life.

http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Pregnancy/default.asp

Preventing Infections During Pregnancy - These 10 tips can help you prevent infections that could harm your unborn baby. You won’t always know if you have an infection—sometimes you won’t even feel sick. If you think you might have an infection or think you are at risk, see your doctor.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/pregnancy/

A Week-by-Week Pregnancy Calendar (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) - This illustrated pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your baby - and in you! Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body. You'll also find important medical information that will help keep you and your baby healthy.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/calendar/pregnancy_calendar_in...

First Trimester Prenatal Care (Copyright © MFMER) - This fact sheet explains what to expect during routine exams with your doctor. In addition, if you have a condition that makes your pregnancy high-risk, special tests may be performed on a regular basis to check the baby's health.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/print/prenatal-care/PR00008/METHOD=print

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_769.asp

How Your Baby Grows (Copyright © MOD) - This site provides information on the development of your baby and the changes in your body during each month of pregnancy. In addition, for each month it provides information on when to go for prenatal care appointments and general tips to take care of yourself and your baby.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/aboutus/1808_2134.asp

Medical Care During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) - This on-line resource contains information about receiving prenatal care before getting pregnant including information on finding medical care, medical visits and tests, common concerns, taking care of yourself and talking to your doctor.

http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/medical_care_pregnan...

Pregnancy - Taking Care of You and Your Baby (Copyright © AAFP) - This publication contains information on the importance of prenatal care, what happens during doctor visits, how much weight should be gained during pregnancy, what you should eat, and also a list of do's and don’ts during pregnancy.

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/basics/053.html

http://www.lamaze.org/ExpectantParents/PregnancyandBirthResources/MoreTipsandTool...

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General Information about Pregnancy Exposure Registries - Pregnancy registries help women make informed and educated decisions about using medicines during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and currently taking medicine--or have been exposed to a medicine during your pregnancy--you may be able to participate and help in the collection of this information. This web site provides a list of pregnancy registries that are enrolling pregnant women.

http://www.fda.gov/womens/registries/

Genetics Home Reference - Genetics Home Reference, the National Library of Medicine’s web site for the consumer provides information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes responsible for these conditions.

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) (Copyright © MOD) - Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that can diagnose or rule out certain birth defects. The test is generally performed between 10 and 12 weeks after a woman's last menstrual period. This fact sheet provides information about this test, and how the test sample is taken.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1165.asp

Maternal Blood Screening for Down Syndrome and Neural Tube Defects (Copyright © MOD) - This publication contains information on routinely offered blood tests that can identify the risk of certain birth defects.

http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1166.asp

http://www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_834.asp

Prenatal Diagnosis: Amniocentesis and CVS (Copyright © AAFP) - This handout provides a general overview of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS): two tests that can be done to check the status of the fetus.

http://familydoctor.org/144.xml

Prenatal Tests (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) - This on-line resource offers information about prenatal tests that are preformed during pregnancy including, why prenatal tests are preformed, what do prenatal tests find, who needs prenatal tests, routine prenatal tests, chart of prenatal tests, talking to your doctor about prenatal tests and preventing birth defects.

http://www.kidshealth.org/PageManager.jsp?dn=KidsHealth&lic=1&ps=107&...

Prenatal Tests and Screening Procedures (Copyright © University of Michigan) - This site provides a list of the different tests and screenings you may have during pregnancy. It links to more detailed descriptions of each test.

http://www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/pretest/index.htm

Routine Tests During Pregnancy (Copyright © ACOG) - This on-line publication provides information about the different types of tests that are done during pregnancy. It also explains why and when the tests are conducted as well as any other tests that may be needed.

http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZ84JKXODC&sub_ca...

http://www.marchofdimes.com/printableArticles/159_523.asp

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