Expectant Mother's Guide - Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Resources

Are you Expecting? Planning on having a baby, but don't have a clue what to do next? Expectant Mother's Guide is a localized pregnancy resource for pregnant moms and new parents in specific U.S. cities/markets. Select an area, such as the Expectant Mother's Guide to . . .

• Atlanta
• Boston
• Chicago
• Cleveland

• Connecticut
• Houston
• N.E. New Jersey

• Philadelphia
• Pittsburgh
• St. Louis

. . . or use the Expectant Mother's Guide's website to find resources on the following topics:

PREGNANCY: Prenatal Care & Services Pregnancy questions & answers Symptoms of pregnancy Exercise & Nutrition Sex during pregnancy Fetal growth & development Prenatal testing Morning sickness High-risk pregnancy Maternity hospitals & birth centers Obstetricians & midwives	SHOPPING: Shop for Mom & Baby Baby clothing Maternity clothing Baby furniture & accessories Baby toys & baby gifts Manufacturers Planning a nursery Baby Gift Registry	CHILDBIRTH: Labor & Delivery Choosing a birth setting Developing a "birth plan" Stages of labor Labor support Inducing labor Anesthesia & childbirth pain Childbirth education classes Cesarean delivery (C-sections) Cord blood banking / stem cells Hydrotherapy
BABY: After Baby Is Born Baby Names & Birth Announcements Baby Care Basics Parenting classes Postpartum doulas Postpartum depression Diaper services Vaccines Pediatric Services Child care Local Resources	BREASTFEEDING: Lactation Resources Breastfeeding questions Lactation consultants Choosing a breastpump Benefits of breastfeeding Local Resources	MISC. FAMILY: Family Resources Packing your diaper bag Child safety & childproofing services Baby names Saving for college Pregnancy & family photographers Scrapbooking Local Resources
STORES & SERVICES: Businesses You'll Need Chicago, IL Connecticut Houston, TX N.E. New Jersey Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Louis, MO All Businesses in All Areas	LOCAL CALENDARS: Classes & Events for New Parents & Babies Chicago, IL Connecticut Houston, TX N.E. New Jersey Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA St. Louis, MO All Areas	BUSINESS PROFILES: Reviews of Local Services The baby-related stores and services that have chosen to participate on this website are provided with a detailed review. Please review these profiles to determine what they have to offer. CLICK HERE

The goal of the Expectant Mother's Guide is to provide pregnancy, childbirth, and baby-related information for parents in specific metropolitan areas. Please refer to the list of counties currently covered by our print distribution in Chicago, Connecticut, Houston, N.E. New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or St. Louis. Coming soon to Atlanta, Boston, and Cleveland.

PLEASE NOTE: Many of the articles and resources available on this site are specific to a particular city or region.

Information available on the Expectant Mother's Guide is not meant to be a substitute for interaction with your health care provider. Individual situations may vary.