- About.com: Labor and Birth
Information about labor basics, epidurals, online childbirth classes, complications, and more. Includes a birth plan guide and pictures of childbirth.
pregnancy.about.com/od/laborbirth
- APGAR Scoring for the Newborn
Explanation and graphical representation of APGAR neonatal assesments.
www.childbirth.org/articles/apgar.html
- BestFed.com
Information on conventional and alternative methods of childbirth and child rearing.
www.bestfed.com
- Birth Psychology
Information, theory and resources concerning the mental and emotional dimensions of pregnancy and birth. Some discussion of violence and birth.
www.birthpsychology.com
- BirthStories.com
Gives true tales of labor and delivery.
birthstories.com
- For Childbirth Educators
Starting point for childbirth educators, doulas, or people looking into the profession of childbirth.
www.childbirth.org/articles/cbe.html
- Is This Really Labor?
Tips on determining if this will really be your baby's birthday.
www.childbirth.org/articles/really.html
- iVillage: Labor and Birth
Articles and information on birthing methods, labor stages, complications, procedures, and more. Also features message boards on specific topics.
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/topics/0,,4rrb,00.html
- Labor and Birth Resources
www.childbirth.org/articles/labor.html
- Motherisk Program, The
Offers research and counselling on reproductive risks, safety of drugs, and chemicals and maternal disease in pregnancy.
www.motherisk.org
- Personal Baby Chart
Based on the famous ancient Chinese baby chart from the Qing Dynasty.
www.chinagold.com/baby.htm
- StorkNet: Childbirth
Features articles, glossary, birth stories, and "ask a midwife".
www.storknet.com/cubbies/childbirth
- Which Childbirth Classes Should I Take?
Answers and advice to this question.
www.childbirth.org/articles/whichcbe.html
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