Baby's development

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• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is a national medical organization representing over 40,000 physicians who provide health care for women. This site offers information to women on a variety of health issues, in addition to current health related news releases and legislative news. If you've just relocated, ACOG's physician directory will help you search for a Board Certified OBGYN in your area.

• Maternal and Child Health Bureau – US Dept. of Health and Human Services

  Originally established in 1912, and redefined in 1935, the organization is charged with the primary responsibility of promoting and improving the health of our nation's mothers, infants, children and adolescents -including families with low income levels, those with diverse racial and ethnic heritages and those living in rural or isolated areas without access to care. Visit this site for educational information, workshops, and find out more about how these services may be able to benefit you.

• Association of Women’s Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN)

  The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is a not for profit association dedicated to establishing and promoting the highest standards of nursing practice. Through research based practice projects, clinical publications, and continuing education programs, AWHONN addresses health issues across the life span such as incontinence, osteoporosis, menopause and reproductive health. Their publications and programs address such issues as ultrasound, perinatal education, critical care intrapartum nursing, perinatal home care, postpartum depression, and management of preterm labor. To find out more about these topics, visit their website.

• The American Medical Women’s Association

  Founded in 1915, the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) is an organization of 10,000 women physicians and medical students. Some of the women's health issues AMWA has worked to improve include smoking prevention and cessation, osteoporosis, violence against women, heart disease, gender equity, breast cancer, and reproductive health. Visit this site to find in-depth medical information regarding a variety of health topics, and to read up on current medical news.