Web Resources

The internet is a useful resource for medical information, but you have to carefully verify the accuracy if the information you receive. These web sites may help you get started, but our providers are always happy to answer your questions.

Gynecology/Sexual Health

• Info on Sexually Transmitted Diseases https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
• Info on contraception: https://www.bedsider.org/
• Info on Mammograms and Breast Health https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Mammography-and-Other-Screening-Tests-for-Breast-Problems
• Info on Pap Smears/Cervical Cancer Screenings https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cervical-Cancer-Screening

Pregnancy

• “Do’s and Dont’s of Pregnancy” http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2018/03/16/evidence-dos-and-donts-pregnancy
• The Panic-Free Pregnancy: An OB-GYN Separates Fact from Fiction on Food, Exercise, Travel, Pets, Coffee, Medications, and Concerns You Have When You Are Expecting by Michael Broder
• Gestational Diabetes info https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/gestational.html
• Zika Info https://www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html this has the most up to date info on which areas are affected by Zika and travel advisories
• Info on Midwifery http://ourmomentoftruth.com/your-health/what-is-a-midwife/
• Spinning Babies https://spinningbabies.com/ info on exercises and positions to encourage your baby to turn into optimal positioning

Childbirth

• Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin
• The Birth Partner by Patty Simkin

Breastfeeding

• ?Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding by Ina May Gaskin
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League

Infant Care

• The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer by Dr. Harvey Karp