Museum of Science
Museum of Science and Industry: Make Room for Baby
Explore the impact pregnancy on the mother's body with this interactive site.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Things to Expect When Your Mom Is Pregnant
"Maybe you've always wanted a baby brother or sister and your parents just told you you're going to have one. Perhaps you've always liked being an "only" and now your parents have announced that you'll have a brother or sister soon....
Curated OER
Kids Health: Welcoming a New Baby Into Your Family
Having a new brother or sister can create many opportunities and challenges for you. You can show how responsible you can be by helping as much as you can. You will have to deal with all the attention that the baby receives from your...
WebMD
Web Md: Cold Sores
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on cold sores. It begins with a topic overview that covers subjects such as what are cold sores, what causes cold sores, and how they are spread. Information is also included on...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
Other
Story md.com: Weight, Fertility, and Pregnancy
Your weight -- whether too high or too low -- can affect your ability to get pregnant. Being overweight or underweight can also cause problems during your pregnancy. Reaching a healthy weight can help you get pregnant and improve your...
Other
Story md.com: Conception to Birth
See the amazing process of human conception followed by the development of the embryo through each week of the pregnancy to the birth.
University of Maryland
U.s.equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Pregnancy Discrimination
This page prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission presents facts about pregnancy discrimination. Includes link to an updated condensed version.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Placenta
A brief but informative description of the placenta. Includes various links to further explain terminology used in the description.
Other
Random House: Prenatal Screening Procedures
This site provides information on the various tests doctors perform during an uncomplicated pregnancy.
Other
Wprc: Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy
Article provides detailed information on how to stay healthy during pregnancy, including information about what foods and other substances to avoid.
Other
Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
Other
Baby center.com: Exercises
This site contains questions and answers to various prenatal exercise questions. Discusses the importance of exercise during pregnancy.
Other
Wv Appi: Sex Has Consequences: Public Service Announcements
Various public service announcements from a contest offered by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy. You can see the PSAs and find more information about Teen Pregnancy facts.
Other
Eeoc: Facts About Pregnancy Discrimination
This site contains general information from the EEOC (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) about pregnancy discrimination.
What2Learn
What2 Learn: Human Gestation
This two-task student activity asks the learner to revise notes on gestation, and then play an interactive game to reinforce skills.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Nida: Behavioral Problems Related to Maternal Smoking
This resource provides information about the dangers of smoking while pregnant, and the affects on children in the future.
Curated OER
Kids Health: When You Are a Twin or Triplet
"Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be a twin?" KidsHealth considers the types, troubles, and terrific things about twins and triplets.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Fetus Growth and Development
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers major events in the growth and development of the fetus.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Pregnancy and Childbirth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] While a woman is pregnant, the developing baby may be called an embryo or a fetus. The embryo stage lasts until the end of the 8th week after fertilization. After...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Pregnancy and Childbirth
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of pregnancy and childbirth.
WebMD
Web Md: Health News
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Body and Brain: Anatomy of Childbirth
A look at three stages of childbirth--active labor, delivery, and post-delivery--complete with simple diagrams as well as notes on related risks, including fistulas and excessive bleeding, and treatments.