Health Links

GENERAL HEALTH CARE

www.lij.edu
The official website of Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Get directions, phone numbers, visiting hours, and other patient information here.

www.webmd.com
Want to know more about your condition? Or perhaps you need more info about your prescription? This comprehensive site is packed with authoritative information. On the home page, click on the "WebMD Health" tab, and you can search the database of diseases, drugs, or symptoms.

www.chid.nih.gov/
A government-sponsored searchable health information database.

WOMEN"S HEALTH CARE

www.acog.org
This is the official site of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. A good source for up-to-the-minute legislative, public policy, and political developments relevant to women's health; also clinical news releases from this professional organization, which represents ob/gyns nationwide.

www.ivillage.com/relationships/experts/drruth
Find articles on all things related to women. From sex, to baby names you'll find it here. Questions and answers from the first lady of sex

www.endometriosisassn.org/index2.html
A comprehensive resource for women with endometriosis

PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH

www.childbirth.org
Extensive information on childbirth options from a wholistic, non-medical perspective.

www.breastfeeding.com
A great resource for women who are learning how to nurse, including an "Answer Center" that addresses most common questions about breastfeeding, and video clips that demonstrate breastfeeding techniques. You can also locate a lactation consultant and purchase nursing supplies through this site.

www.lamaze.com
Hosted by iVillage, this site helps women build confidence in preparation for delivery.

www.epregnancy.com
A watered-down version of BabyCenter.com

www.ovulation-calculator.com
Everything you ever needed to know or buy related to predicting and testing for ovulation.

www.motherwear.com
Just because you're nursing, you don't have to look frumpy. This catalogue-based site has an extensive selection of clothes that accommodates the nursing mother.

www.thelaboroflove.com
Lots of free stuff and coupons through this site; also a good place to look for hard-to-find pregnancy related items.

www.maternity-closet.com
This one site will direct you to the maternity collections of several major manufacturers and retailers

www.parentsplace.com/pregnancy/calendar
This cool Pregnancy Calendar builds a day-to-day customized calendar detailing the development of your baby from before conception to birth. Requires free registration with iVillage.

www.storknet.com/complications/bedrest/
Confined to bedrest? Losing your mind? Check here for survival tips

www.babycenter.com
The mother of all pregnancy websites. Register here with your due date, and you'll get a weekly e-mail describing what's happening inside as your pregnancy progresses. You'll also find useful consumer information on pregnancy and baby products, date calculators, and an extensive catalogue of items for sale.

PARENTING AND CHILDREN

www.aap.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics has the final word on children's health. This site offers helpful info on children's health topics like immunization, car seats, and breastfeeding.