Resources:

American Academy of Family Physicians
The website for the AAFP - the professional organization for family physicians.
 

American Academy of Pediatrics
The website of the AAP - the professional organization for pediatricians.
 

American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists
The website for the ACOG - the professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists.
 

American College of Nurse-Midwives
The website for the ACNM - the professional organization for certified nurse-midwives.

Patient Education
 

American Medical Women's Association
The main women physicians' organization in the United States. The group focuses on women's health issues.

 

Asia Lee Photography

Beautiful moments, captured artistically by an experienced mother of four. These days should be captured and always remembered.  Remembering their tiny features, fuzzy hair, and all that is new about them, brings back those amazing memories.  The best time to contact me is before you have your baby

 

Association of Reproductive Health Professional

An Interactive Program to Help You Choose the Birth Control Method That's Right for You.
 

Babies Today
Babies today is brought to you by Pregnancy Today. It is a natural extension of the Pregnancy Today site, and will enlighten and inspire as you begin or continue your journey into parenthood.
 

BabyCenter.com
A commercial site providing information on pregnancy, baby care, family life and parents who work outside the home.
 

Birth Stories at Mining Company Guide
A collection of birth stories sent by other readers of this guide so that you may share their experiences, and gain knowledge of alternatives and practices.
 

Carmeleon

The Carmeleon is a mom-invented privacy shield for your car. No longer will you miss important events, feel uncomfortable breastfeeding in public or be held back by the inability to take your little one with you!

 

Circumcision Information and Resource Page

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Website of the Circumcision Resource Center - a nonprofit educational organization with the purpose of informing the public and professionals about the practice of circumcision.
 

Contraception Online

Online resource for contraception options!

 

Cord Blood Retrieval Companies:

                    Alphacord

                    Cryobanks

                    Frequently Asked Questions

                    Give Life Twice 

                    Lifebank USA 

                    National Marrow Donor Program

 

Depression After Delivery

The organization was formed to provide support for women with postpartum depression. It has expanded its focus to include education, information, and referral for women and families coping with mental health issues associated with childbearing, both during pregnancy and postpartum.
 

Doulas of North America
Website of Doulas of North America. Information on locating doulas, certification, and training.

 

Earth Mama Angel Baby

That’s why Mama created Earth Mama Angel Baby®, the only line of 100% natural skin and body care products to support the entire birth process: pregnancy, labor, postpartum and c-section recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and even the loss of a baby. Pure, natural products and gifts for pure, natural mamas and babies!

 

Elizabeth Pantley

Wonderful online resource for raising children.
 

Family Planning and Reproductive Health
Website of Planned Parenthood of America.
 

Fish

What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish

 

4women.gov

You're probably interested in giving your baby the best care you can. And one of the best things that only you can do is to breastfeed for as long as possible. While breastfeeding isn't the only option for feeding your baby, every mother has the potential to succeed and make it a wonderful experience.

 

Green Sprout Baby

Cloth diaper and cover company

 

Global Maternal and Child Health Association
The website of the Global and Maternal Child Health Association offers a wealth of information on waterbirth.


GotMom.org

GotMom.org was created by the American College of Nurse-Midwives to provide breastfeeding information and resources for mothers and families.

 

Health A to Z
A comprehensive search engine for medical and health related sites. Health A to Z provides format and search capabilities for both medical professionals and consumers.
 

HealthGate
Valuable medical research tool for both consumers and health care providers.
 

Health Information for Teens

Center for young women to find out about sexually transmitted disease, nutrition and fitness, and general health and development.

 

ibreastfeeding.com

Furthering breastfeeding promotion by providing quality breastfeeding material and information.

 

Immunization in Pregnancy

Knowing what vaccines are approved during pregnancy and postpartum.

 

Kelly Mom

This website was developed to provide evidence-based information on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting. I hope that my articles are helpful and encouraging. Thanks for visiting!
 

La Leche League
A great resource for breastfeeding.

Nassau and Suffolk County List

Breastfeeding Medicine Specialist

 

Long Island Midwives, Inc.

Local resource for midwives, students and supporters of midwives here on Long Island.
 

Health Test Reminders

To help you remember to schedule your regular screening tests and blood donations, the College of American Pathologists encourages you to sign up for an e-mail reminder today

 

Menstruation Resource Center

Welcome to ARPH's web site - Your best resource for information and education on reproductive health. The site is designed for healthcare professional, policy markers, the media, and the public.

 

Midwifery, Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding
Brought to you by Midwifery Today, this Online Birth Center provides information on midwifery, pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.
 

Midwives Alliance of North America
The website of MANA - a professional organization for midwives.

 

Mothers of Twins

 

My Pyramid

MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.

 

National Association of Mother's Centers

Motherhood can be exhilarating, frightening, joyful, anxiety-producing, confusing, and can also be the most fulfilling yet undervalued job in the world. Mothers' Centers offer mothers a place to learn, to listen and to be listened to.
 

National Cancer Institute

Cervical Cancer:  What to do to protect yourself 

Spanish Website

 

National Center for Education in Maternal and Child Health
Clearinghouse for articles, research on maternal and child health.
 

NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) serves as a focal point for women's health research at the National Institutes of Health. The ORWH promotes, stimulates, and supports efforts to improve the health of women through biomedical and behavioral research.

 

New York State Association of Licensed Midwives

To Facilitate the professional practice of licensed midwives in the State of New York.
 

Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network

Our goal is to increase the availability and safety of VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) for patients.

 

Postpartum Depression

Resource website for understanding postpartum depression

 

Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.

Organization in New York State representing perinatal mood disorders support and education

 

Pregnancy Today
The website of Pregnancy Today, a national monthly journal run by two moms designed to educate, support and inspire expectant parents everywhere throughout the adventure of pregnancy.

 

Pregnancy Support/Girdles/Slings

Top of the line prenatal supportive garments

 

Seafood Watch

Our seafood guide helps you make choices that are good for you and for the ocean.

 

Stony Brook University Hospital

Academic and Regional Medical Center with a mission to provide excellence in patient care, education, research and community service.

 

St. Catherine's Mother's Circle of Hope Group

A wonderful team of women at St. Catherine's of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown, New York is successfully offering the Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Circle of Caring program (as the Mother's Circle of Hope).
 

Smoking Cessation

New York State Smokers' Quit Site

             {Stony Brook University Medical Center Smoking Cessation Program (631)444-4000}

 

Suffolk County Coalition Against Domestic Violence

It is our sincere hope that through this medium, we are able to provide an empowering resource for all members of the community interested in the topic of domestic violence services and prevention.

 

Suffolk Perinatal Coalition

Is a not-for-profit agency, comprised of professionals and community residents whose common goals are to reduce infant mortality, low birth weight and prematurity, and promote the health of women, infants and families, We accomplish this through our networking relationships with other committed organizations and by providing direct services to pregnant and parenting women.

 

University Physician at Stony Brook

The physician practices of the full-time faculty at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine, located on Long Island, New York. The 500 UPSB affiliated providers practice in 18 Professional Corporations (specialty groups) that together provide quality medical services from primary care to the most advanced specialty care for patients of all ages.

 

WIC Program

WIC program to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and children.