The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library provides books, magazines, videos and DVDs about pregnancy.
Browse through these call numbers in
Adult Nonfiction:
618.24 Pregnancy
649.122 Infant Care
929.44 Baby Names
Books for children about Having a New Sibling.
In addition to these library resources, check out the resources below for further information online.
Featured Materials on Parenting:
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Pregnancy Web Sites
American Pregnancy Association
Check on baby's weekly development. Get details about the birthing process, possible birth defects, and more from the American Pregnancy Association.
Pregnancy Weekly
Week-by-week development, pregnancy information in the news, what to expect at your next OBGYN appointment, and "birth clubs".
Pregnancy and Parenting Search Engine
Links to hundreds of pregnancy websites on a large assortment of topics, including the birthing process, freebie products, gender predictions, teen pregnancy, pregnancy over 35, and much more.
BabyCenter
A wealth of information about pregnancy. Sign up for free so you can track your pregnancy and get weekly updates. Chat boards are available on a variety of topics. You can also chat with others who are expecting babies the same month you're due.
Mothering Magazine: Natural Family Living
Articles, discussion boards and advice for parents interested in natural family living.
Babyzone
Loads of pregnancy information. Nutrition, fetal development, weekly updates about your pregnancy, and information about complications. Create an online baby book.
KidsHealth
Pregnancy articles, birth stories, baby tips for first-time parents, medical problems, childproofing, and more.
March of Dimes
Informaiton includes screening during pregnancy, complications, birth defects, labor, breastfeeding, newborn screening, vaccinations, and more.
Women's Health
From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Topics include medicaitons, depression, prenatal care, diet, changes in your body, and ways to prepare for the baby.
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Baby NamesBabyNames
Information about baby names, their origins and meanings.
Popular Baby Names
Find out this year's most popular baby names or a particular name's popularity history. You can also search popular names by birth year or by state.
Storknet Baby Names Database
Type in a name to find out its meaning, or do an advanced search to find an international name for your child.
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Nutrition
Food Safety for Moms-to-Be
Tips for eating before, during, and after pregnancy from the Food and Drug Administration.
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Prenatal Classes
Prenatal Classes, Good Samaritan Hospital
A list of prenatal classes offered at nearby Good Samaritan centers.
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Baby Showers
All About Showers
Shower games, themes, worksheets, message boards, and common questions and answers.
Baby Shower Central
Printable games and checklists. Ideas for themes, decorations, crafts, gifts, and prizes.
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Product Recalls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (Product Recalls)
Find up-to-date information about recalls of children’s products. You can also sign up for email alerts about new recalls and safety information.
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