Gynecology Information

Birth Control Information

Pregnancy Information

Pregnancy Patient Info Sheet
Flu Season Information
Childbirth Education Classes
Over-the-Counter Medications Approved for Pregnancy

First Trimester

Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Caffeine in Pregnancy
Calcium
Calcium Supplements
Cystic Fibrosis Screening
DHA During Pregnancy
Environmental Hazards During Pregnancy
Exercise in Pregnancy
Folic Acid
Foodborne Risks for Pregnant Women
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Kegel Exercises
Medications in Pregnancy
Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy
Oral Health During Pregnancy
Prenatal Tests for Down Syndrome
Seat Belt Use in Pregnancy
Smoking During Pregnancy
Toxoplasmosis
Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Vitamin and Mineral Recommendations for Women
Weight Gain During Pregnancy

Second Trimester

Back Pain in Pregnancy
Choosing Your Child’s Healthcare Provider
Gestational Diabetes
Preterm Labor

Third Trimester

Am I In Labor?
Group Beta Strep
Pain During Childbirth
Perineal Massage
Should I have a Cesarean Section?
The Circumcision Decision
When Does the Bag of Water Break?

Postpartum

Blocked Ducts and Mastitis
Postpartum Depression
Sore Nipples

OBGYN Resources

General

• American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) – the professional society of OBGYN’s
• American Social Health Association (ASHASTD) – factual and practical information on STD infections
• National Women’s Health Information Center – great resource on women’s health
• Physician Desk Reference – commercially published of manufactures’ inserts on prescription drugs

Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn: The Complete Guide, Penny Simkin, Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler
• The Expectant Father: Facts, Tips and Advice for Dad-to-be, Armin A Brott
• March of dimes
• Baby Center

Breastfeeding

• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League International
• La Leche League International
• Breastfeeding online

Childcare and Parenting

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Car Seat Guide
• Car Seat Inspection

Community Resources

• United Way Southeastern Michigan
• The Right Connection Macomb County
• Oakland County Resources
• Wayne County Resources
• St. Clair Shores Resources
• American Cancer Society