When surfing the web for information regarding women's health issues, try to stay with reputable sites from respected sources. Try to avoid anecdotal sites where information is likely to be inaccurate or misleading.
Here are some of my favorites:
Pregnancy and childbirth
These sites are fun and informative, covering topics such as conception, fetal development, childbirth methods, breastfeeding, and newborn care.
www.parentsplace.com
www.pregnancyguideonline.com
www.epregnancy.com
www.plannedparenthood.org
Birth defects prevention
The March of Dimes website is the best source for information on healthy pregnancies including prevention of birth defects and premature deliveries.
www.modimes.org
Menopause
The website of the North American Menopause Society, the leading scientific nonprofit organization devoted to promoting women's health during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause.
www.menopause.org
This site is provided by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals to offer information about hormone therapy and the Women's Health Initiative.
www.estrogeninfo.com
Cancer
Visit the American Cancer Society website for comprehensive and latest information on all types of cancer.
www.cancer.org
The Gynecologic Cancer Foundation has a great web site
about women's cancers.
www.wcn.org
Women's health in general
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a great resource for all issues related to women's health. Up-to-date information on medical issues as well as political, legal, and legislative initiatives.
www.acog.org
The website for the Harvard Women's Health Watch covers a wide range of topics of particular interest to women including breast cancer, diet and nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and much more. I always learn a lot from this site.
www.health.harvard.edu
Food Safety for Moms-to-be
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~pregnant/pregnant.html
HAPPY SURFING!
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