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Birth to Six - Pregnancy Resources
Featured Books | Pregnancy Web Sites | Baby Names | Prenatal Classes | Nutrition Information | Baby Showers | Product Recalls
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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 Pregnancy:

Get Ready to Get Pregnant

Hands off my belly : the pregnant woman's guide to surviving myths, mothers, and moods

Pregnancy: From Conception to Caring for your Newborn Baby

Dr. Miriam Stoppard's New Pregnancy and Birth Book

Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy

Your Pregnancy for the Father-to-Be: Everything Dads Need to Know about Pregnancy, Childbirth and Getting Ready for a New Baby (Your Pregnancy Series)


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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 Names
BabyNames
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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