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Pregnancy: Information You're Expecting

Want to know exactly what to expect during a given week of your pregnancy or what foods to avoid when you're expecting? The sites below can answer the questions you have about your pregnancy from start to finish. Find out how to choose a doctor, how to stay happy and healthy during your pregnancy, even how to get your home and family baby-ready with the sites in this guide. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.

Conception

If you are ready to have a baby there are many measures you can take to maximize your chances of ... read more »

Changes During Pregnancy

Both your body and your baby are changing rapidly as you move through your pregnancy. This section ... read more »

Prenatal Care

Nutrition and exercise are essential elements to any healthy lifestyle but are even more important ... read more »

Preparing for a New Baby

If you've never had a baby, or are concerned that your home is not baby-ready, use this section of ... read more »

Childbirth

Probably the most rewarding, and difficult, part of pregnancy is childbirth. This section provides ... read more »

Baby Naming

If you're in need of some inspiration, or want to research what names have been popular in years ... read more »

Pregnancy Problems

Sometimes complications arise during pregnancy or birth. The Web can be very useful in these ... read more »

Fathers and Pregnancy

Many partners don't know what to do during pregnancy or what is expected of them. This section addresses partners and their needs as they learn how to become supportive spouses and parents.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Many parenting Web sites do have sections for fathers or partners though it may take some digging around to find them.
  • Because your partner isn't involved in the actual pregnancy, much of the information on the Web focuses on how he or she can help prepare for the baby.
  • You may find that a lot of the "partner" information online is geared toward the father. However, this information can be useful for whoever is going to help you raise the baby.

Dulcinea's Picks

The March of Dimes doesn't want dad to feel left out. They provide this page for dads along with some links for more information. Find out what you can do to help your partner and how to prepare for becoming a dad.
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Childbirth Solutions, Inc.  has a section for dads that is humorous and informative. Click on any of the links to read down-to-earth accounts of fatherhood and learn something new at the same time.
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The Hospital for Sick Children in Ontario, Canada, provides this page dedicated to fathers-to-be. It reviews concerns that you may have about your partner and her pregnancy, and how to cope with some of your partner's issues, such as mood swings.
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Healthline has an article for expectant fathers called "The Pregnant Father." The authors discuss childbirth classes, different childbirth methods, and point out some important decisions you may have to make during labor and delivery.
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