Fit For 2 - Pregnancy

Fitness Classes

Exercise Info

Speaking Engagements

Consulting Services

Health Professionals

Shopping

Links

Shop Fit For 2

Home > Links > Pregnancy

Pregnancy Related Links

Some of Our Favorites!

American Pregnancy Association

Sponsor: American Pregnancy Association
Reviewed: August 5, 2005
Description: The American Pregnancy Association is a national health organization committed to promoting reproductive and pregnancy wellness through education, research, advocacy, and community awareness. Its website provides oodles of information on all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. A great first stop!

Ask Dr. Sears

Sponsor: Dr. William Sears and Family
Reviewed: November 30, 2005
Description: Have a pregnancy or parenting question and don't know where to turn? This is THE place! Not only do you get the world-famous expertise of Dr. William Sears, but you also get input from his brilliant wife, Martha, and their two pediatrician sons! Take advantage of all that these experts have to offer!

Ask New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) about: Pregnancy

Sponsor: CUNY, NY Public Library and more
Reviewed: July 5, 1996
Description: If NOAH doesn't know everything, he'll at least point you in the right direction for info on pregnancy. We learn that this (and other NOAH topics) are all important health issues in New York City, whose culture flavors this friendly information resource. NOAH has a good-sized database of medical articles, mostly aimed at regular folks as well as medical professionals. You'll find a report that shows how a soon-to-be father's behavior -- from unhealthy work environments to drug use -- may hurt a pregnancy. Serving the "underserved," NOAH speaks Spanish, too. Muy bueno!

AA Maternity Clothes

Sponsor: WebBoutiques
Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Description: A boutique-style designer collection of brand name maternity clothes. From funky maternity clothes to the more traditional: motherhood maternity, mimi maternity, a pea in the pod, babystyle, and more.

BabyCenter

Sponsor: BabyCenter
Reviewed: November 10, 1998
Description: A fabulous site full of very useful information for parents-to-be! One of the best features is the weekly update of your baby's development. This site has it all!

Baby Shower 101

Sponsor: Baby Shower 101
Reviewed: January 5, 2005
Description: Planning a shower for your pregnant friend? Here's a great one-stop website for all your needs, including gift ideas, games, themes, invitations, planning and food!

Baby Girl Names

Sponsor: Baby_Girl_Names_Info
Reviewed: March 21, 2006
Description: Hey guys, lets face it, its your child and you have every right to select your baby girl's name. Don't be influenced by your in-laws or other family members or friends. Let this website help you find the perfect name for your baby girl!

Baby Shower Games

Sponsor: Annette Willey
Reviewed: October 3, 2000
Description: If you need some creative ideas for your baby shower, this is your site! While the site design is not high in the creativity category, it does provide some very helpful party tips. Worth a visit!

Baby Shower Time!

Sponsor: BabyShowerTime.com
Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Description: Need some tips on hosting a baby shower? This is the site for you!

Be Fit Mom

Sponsor: BeFit-Mom
Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Description: Helene Byrne is the founder of BeFit-Mom and provides useful information on fitness during and after pregnancy.

Before Baby

Sponsor: BeforeBaby
Reviewed: July 30, 2000
Description: Sue Battani, the creator and owner of this site, has done a wonderful job at incorporating everything the pregnant woman could ever want or need! There is a maternity registry, fetal development chart, shopping area, and much more.

Bellies and Blossoms

Sponsor: BelliesandBlossoms.com
Reviewed: August 2, 2005
Description: Find stylish, hip, and comfortable maternity wear at this easy-to- navigate site.

Bellysling

Sponsor: The Bellysling
Reviewed: June 27, 2003
Description: If you're pregnant and suffering from back or groin pain, you definitely need to check out this site! The Bellysling is an adjustable support garment that was designed to alleviate some of the common discomforts of pregnancy.

Birth of a Family

Sponsor: Melinda Delisle-Clark
Reviewed: January 5, 2005
Description: Atlanta - You and your baby deserve a great birth! Bradley Method Childbirth Classes and Labor Doula services help you have the best birth possible. Give your baby a great start and feel better through good nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and having a well-trained and knowledgable coach. Free Healthy Pregnancy Info Kit Available

Birth Village

Sponsor: BirthVillage.com
Reviewed: August 25, 2006
Description: This free site offers in-depth lists of baby names, online birth announcements, and baby blogs to journal your pregnancy experience and read about other's. Take a look!

Cara Heitmann Photography

Sponsor: Cara Heitmann
Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Description: Those of you who know me, know that I always encourage pregnant women to document their pregnancy in photos. Cara Hietmann, based in Toronto, does absolutely beautiful work! Take a look at her photo gallery on the website. Even if you're not in Toronto, maybe this site will inspire you to find a talented photographer in your area to help you capture this precious time.

Childbirth Solutions

Sponsor: Patricia Cusimano
Reviewed: July 21, 2000
Description: The goal of this site is to inform women and their partners about the childbirth options that are available today. They hope to educate women and their families without steering them in a specific direction so that they can make informed decisions regarding their pregnancy -- from preconception through the postpartum periods. Information is presented in the form of articles and on-line childbirth classes will be offered soon. Access to articles, chatrooms and on-line specialists is free.

Creative Bellymasking

Sponsor: Karyn Lisk
Reviewed: March 15, 2003
Description: What an amazing way to commemorate your pregnancy! These works of art can be proudly displayed in your home or tucked away as a special keepsake. They can be decorated or kept plain. They can be modest or revealing. The choice is yours! Artist and pregnancy massage therapist, Karyn Lisk, will work with you to make your bellycasting experience a positive and memorable one!

Daily Pregnancy Calendar

Sponsor: Venkata Ramana
Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Description: This site contains a pregnancy calendar, informative articles, and other information pertaining to pregnancy. Check it out!

Doulas of North America (DONA)

Sponsor: Doulas of North America
Reviewed: July 5, 1996
Description: DONA is the acronym for Doulas of North America, an international association of doulas who are trained to provide the highest quality labor support to birthing women and their families. DONA was founded by Marshall Klaus MD, Phyllis Klaus, John Kennell MD, Penny Simkin in 1992. It is a non-profit organization incorporated in Washington state.

Due Duds

Sponsor Odette Christiane LLC
Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Description: If you've been looking for the perfect maternity t-shirts, here they are! Happy shopping!

1st in Maternity Clothes

Sponsor: Leah Morrell
Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Description: Tips for finding quality and fashionable maternity swimwear, plus size maternity clothes, discount maternity clothes and much more.

Grateful Yoga

Sponsor: Lela Schneidman
Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Description: For those of you in the Chicago area, here is a great prenatal yoga class!

Health & Yoga

Sponsor: healthandyoga.com
Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Description: This site offers in-depth information on integrating the practice of yoga into a healthy pregnancy. There are specific how-to's as well as products to aid in making your yoga practice more comfortable and rewarding. Well worth a look!

KinderStart.com

Sponsor: KinderStart.com, Inc.
Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Description: Finally, a search engine specifically designed for everything related to pregnancy, parenting, and kids! Start your web surfing at KinderStart.com and visit all the best sites on the Internet.

La Leche League

Sponsor: La Leche League International
Reviewed: March 28, 2000
Description: I put this site in the pregnancy section because, if you're planning to breastfeed your child, you need to visit La Leche's site while you're pregnant! A wonderful resource for all nursing moms and moms-to-be.

Maternity Clothes Etc.

Sponsor: MaternityClothesEtc.com
Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Description: This is a great place to shop for fashionable maternity clothes, including great workout wear! Great prices, too!

Mommy Place

Sponsor Linda Bouman
Reviewed: June 15, 2000
Description: Linda is a full-time mom who offers great prices on breastfeeding accessories and nursing clothes. I put her site in the Pregnancy section because it contains information that you need to have before your baby arrives. If you live in Western Michigan, you get an extra bonus - Linda has a complete list of pregnancy and parenting resources located near you!

Mothersbliss

Sponsor Mothersbliss
Reviewed: November 27, 2001
Description: This UK-based site is full of useful information for pregnant women as well as new parents, so visit now, then click again after your baby arrives!

Pregnancy and Baby

Sponsor: Myria
Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Description: Written and maintained by the former owners of ePregnancy.com, Pregnancy and Baby is the latest in comprehensive pregnancy information sites and is definitely worth your time. The site includes unique information on all stages of pregnancy, including a panel of experts to whom you can direct questions. A little shameless plug: Fit For 2's own Lisa Stone is their fitness expert! The site also has a weekly online newsletter to inform subscribers of updates.

Pregnancy Calendars

Sponsor: PregnancyCalendars.net
Reviewed: October 21, 2005
Description: This site is your week-by-week Pregnancy Guide. Its comprehensive and detailed pregnancy calendar will help you to discover exactly how you and your baby are developing.

Pregnancy Guide

Sponsor: Pregnancy Guide
Reviewed: January 6, 2005
Description: A parent's resource of information on pregnancy, birth and babies. Includes free stuff for parents, symptoms and week by week calendar, exercise nutition and cord blood info for moms to be.

Pregnancy Insurance

Sponsor: PregnancyInsurance.org
Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Description: Educational resource to help you navigate Medicaid, maternity coverage, and alternative care options in order to help you reduce your prenatal care expenses.

The Pregnancy Massage Center

Sponsor The Pregnancy Massage Center
Reviewed: October 3, 2000
Description: If you live in the Atlanta area, you will find some very useful information on this web site concerning the importance and availability of pregnancy massage therapists.

Pregnancy, Reproduction, and Health Education

Sponsor Robin Elise Seibert
Reviewed: July 11, 1996
Description: Robin's site is one of the most comprehensive resources for pregnancy and parenting links on the web. The presentation is beautiful and straightforward. You can easily go from information on pregnancy to labor & birth to pregnancy complications and from there to doulas, feeding your infant, fetal monitoring, episiotomy, c-section, and VBAC. Robin also includes birth stories, a children's page with links appropriate for kids, FAQs, reproductive health, and resources for childbirth educators. This site definitely deserves a top rating!

PregnancyWeekly.com

Sponsor: PregnancyWeekly.com
Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Description: Sign up for your free personalized enewsletter that even includes information from your healthcare provider! You can also earn points toward the purchase of parenting-related items such as diapers, college trust fund, maternity and baby clothing, and gift certificates to Babies R Us and The Right Start.

Pregnant Goddesshood

Sponsor: Mary Ann Halpin
Reviewed: May 4, 1999
Description: Ms. Halpin confirms what I've believed all along - pregnant women *are* goddesses! Her photographs are nothing short of breathtaking. Visit this site, if for no other reason than to marvel in the beauty of pregnancy.

Pregnant HQ

Sponsor: pregnanthq.com
Reviewed: August 25, 2006
Description: This site contains EVERYTHING to do with being pregnant! Definitely bookmark it as a very useful resource!

Proud Body Belly Kits

Sponsor: ProudBody, Inc.
Reviewed: December 9, 2002
Description: A belly cast is a plaster cast made of a woman's pregnant belly or torso and
is a beautiful keepsake celebrating the miracle of life and honoring her
gorgeous and full belly forever. Photos only capture a flat 2-dimensional
image, but a belly cast captures the exciting transformation which occurs
during pregnancy in a full 3 dimensions! This site offers all the supplies and advice you need.

Small Fry Images

Sponsor: Kristen White
Reviewed: August 9, 2004
Description: Document your pregnancy in beautiful black & white photography from a professional photographer and mom! Visit this website to view examples of Kristen's artistry.

Other Pregnancy Sites

Baby Chatter

Sponsor: Teri Hanson
Reviewed: January 10, 2001
Description: This very cool site is all about baby names, their meanings, name origins and parenting information. Baby food, diaper and formula coupons, samples and freebies are also included.

The Baby Corner

Sponsor: The Baby Corner
Reviewed: March 9, 1999
Description: This is an online magazine that provides information and advice to expectant and new parents. Topics include pregnancy, preparing for baby, parenting, breastfeeding. They have a variety of interactive resources too: due date calculator, interactive birth plan, birth stories, memorable moments, Cute Baby Contest, recipes, and more!

Baby Place

Sponsor: Baby Place
Reviewed: February 19, 1999
Description: This is really a first-stop for people looking for pregnancy and parenting-related web sites. Baby Place provides links to sites in categories similar to the Fit For 2 links, but you may find something that we've missed!

Babyworks Ltd.

Sponsor: Pamela Hood, RN, LCCE, FACCE
Reviewed: February 13, 1999
Description: I wasn't sure whether to put this site in the Pregnancy or Products/Services section since it has information in both categories. The focus of the site is more on active birthing options but Babyworks also offers many products to support the active birth choice. Here is the way the site administrators describe Babyworks, "Having a baby? Whether you are expecting your first or your last, Babyworks Ltd. is a must for all expectant parents. No other website provides such a comprehensive guide as you prepare for your Little Miracle. Babyworks Ltd. gives the expectant parent much needed information, advice and products to make your birthing experience the most enjoyable time in your life!" I definitely recommend visiting Babyworks, if for no other reason than to learn about all the childbirth options available.

BellyBra

Sponsor Just A Couple of Dames, Inc.
Reviewed: January 25, 2001
Description: Finally, a support garment that is fashionable, too! The BellyBra is a one-of-a-kind abdominal support that doubles as a fashion item. Its lacy fabric looks great as a "camisole" underneath a jacket or shirt. If you're experiencing pressure in your lower abdomen or pelvis, the BellyBra may be just what you need!

Labor Of Love

Sponsor Labor of Love Childbirth Services
Reviewed: July 7, 1999
Description: This site is an information resource for expectant parents. Their "classroom" is a wonderful resource for expectant parents. Also see the Labor of Love videotape listed in our Shopping/Products section.

Midwifery, Pregnancy and Birth Related Information

Sponsor: Donna Dolezal Zelzer
Reviewed: July 5, 1996
Description: Donna Dolezal Zelzer maintains this online library of articles, reviews, and other information about pregnancy and midwifery. The site is a good introduction to one midwife's outlook on mainstream medicine; Zelzer has strong opinions -- very strong -- about how many doctors handle birthing. The article "Gracious Births" announces that "Birth is not a clinical exercise. It is not a medical procedure. In nearly every instance, it should not be major surgery." (The same article introduced us to the term "birth abuse.") We also found an "Appeal For Indiana Midwife," from the state where it's a felony for any non-M.D. to deliver a baby. Visitors to this page can also explore the "HomeBirth Choice," get information on becoming a midwife themselves, or find out "What midwives want from their clients."

Prebirth Communication

Sponsor Lighthearts/Elisabeth Hallett
Reviewed: June 1, 1998
Description: Very interesting information on communicating with your baby while he/she is still in utero.

Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond

Sponsor Jane Palmer
Reviewed: May 31, 1999
Description: Jane is a midwife and childbirth educator in Australia. Her site offers information as well as links to related sites.

Teens Helping Teens

Sponsor Teens Helping Teens
Reviewed: June 5, 2000
Description: This is another one of those sites that defies categorization. I put it in the pregnancy section because it addresses teen pregnancy, though it also addresses many other issues of importance to teens. The information is presented in a very straightforward manner, and the site is easy to navigate. If you have a teen in your life who needs some outside guidance, this is a good starting place for you.

A Positive Pregnancy

Sponsor Nancy Roman
Reviewed: May 31, 1999
Description: This site includes pregnancy and birth stories from all different women who have sent in pregnancy photos of themselves. A neat idea, especially for first time moms-to-be.

Interactive Pregnancy Calendar

Sponsor Mollee and Michael Olenick
Reviewed: July 11, 1996
Description: A fun way to chart the milestones of your pregnancy. Just by typing in the date of your last period, your conception date, or your due date, you can see a month-by-month description of your baby's development. The calendar also includes information on when you should ask about certain prenatal tests, when you should pre-register at the hospital, etc. I wish I had found this site earlier in my pregnancy!

Preconception & Pregnancy Message Board Site

Sponsor
Reviewed: June 14, 1998
Description: A nice place to communicate with other people who are trying to conceive or who are newly pregnant. Support from others going through similar experiences can be extremely helpful.

Sabrina Cuddy's Pregnancy Page

Sponsor Sabrina Cuddy
Reviewed: July 11, 1996
Description: Sabrina does a great job of categorizing and linking to various sites on the web, including pregnancy & birth resources, parenting resources, women's health, and an Infoseek link. She also includes a c- section photo gallery and the Birth & Babies Journal of Natural Childbirth, as well as a schedule of her own classes.

Mom Source

Sponsor
Reviewed: March 25, 1997
Description: One-stop shopping for all of your pregnancy, postpartum & parenting needs, momsource is a free telephone referral service."

Hardin Meta Directory - Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health

Sponsor Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa
Reviewed: July 11, 1996
Description: This list of links relating to international studies on various women's health issues is definitely aimed at the more science-minded. It is a great place to start when you need to research a specific medical matter.

Dancing Through Pregnancy

Sponsor: Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Inc.
Reviewed: March 2, 2006 (originally reviewed July 5, 1996)
Description: Dancing Thru Pregnancy, Inc. offers educational programs in pre/postnatal health and fitness emphasizing the body and mind in balance. They are an approved provider of continuing education credits for a number of professional associations and use the latest methods of pro-active teaching. They have services for consumers; for health care professionals; for fitness, dance, and movement instructors; and, for hospitals, HMO's, fitness centers and movement therapists.

Georgia Baby

Sponsor: Georgia Baby
Reviewed: May 4, 1999
Description: The Georgia Baby web site was established as a resource for Georgia parents and parents-to-be to shop for products and services to help them with their adventure into parenthood. There are categorized links to several other sites, most of which are also listed on this Fit For 2 links page. I don't think you'll find anything new here, but it's worth a look if you have some extra time for surfing.

Newlife Birthing

Sponsor Elizabeth Noble
Reviewed: July 11, 1996
Description: Site containing products by Elizabeth Noble, physical therapist, childbirth educator, author, lecturer, publisher.