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answers the most common questions women ask before, during, & after pregnancy...discusses birth control, immunizations, when to call the doctor, how to breastfeed, exercise, & much ...
www.amazon.com/Planning-Your-Pregnancy-Birth-Third/dp/0915473569
Upside: Site selling book with information on post-partum planning
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews - but mostly positive
Choose fiber-rich foods Don't skimp on fluids When to call the doctor If your pregnancy constipation didn't end when you gave birth, you're not alone. Postpartum constipation is a common complaint ...
www.babycenter.com/0_best-foods-for-new-moms-constipation-conquerors_1458867.bc
Upside: Helpful article on which foods to help with constipation after giving birth
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
According to one study, there is a link between the quality of sleep during the final weeks of pregnancy and postpartum depression. Researchers in Massachusetts followed 34 pregnant women and ...
www.babycenter.com/404_can-sleep-patterns-predict-postpartum-depression_7737.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on sleep and post-partum depression
Downside: Limited number of user postings
Plan to see your healthcare provider two to six weeks after your baby is born for a regular post-partum check up. Make your appointment as soon as possible. It's important that you take care of ...
www.nchealthystart.org/public/afterpreg/index.htm
Upside: Advice on post-partum mother care
Downside: Not specific to the first period after birth
You may have stretch marks or other souveniers from pregnancy that will never go away. However, if you have extra weight from your pregnancy you can get rid of it!
www.momswhothink.com/pregnancy-nutrition-and-fitness/postpartum-fitness.html
Upside: Basic information fitness after birth
Downside: Small font; many ads
A postpartum (after birth) plan is as important as a birth plan, though in a different way.
www.greatstarts.org/articles_newsletter/feature/pp_plan.htm
Upside: Page with good short list of questions to help prepare for postpartum
Downside: None
You and Your New Baby A baby moon refers to the whole month after childbirth.
www.associatedcontent.com/article/334481/the_baby_moon_how_to_plan_a_blissful.html
Upside: Article on planning for postpartum
Downside: Limited depth
Prenatal complications don't have to haunt you later in life
www.parenting.com/parenting/pregnancy/topics/results/0,19897,__l1351,00.html?topic=l1351
Upside: Links to various postpartum articles
Downside: Hard to navigate all the articles - mouse-over Topic-postpartum
Postpartum I would love to know what ideas are out there for 'pre' planning.
www.christianuc.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php?t5019.html
Upside: Various user postings on advice for planning for postpartum
Downside: Advice may not be helpful to you
Are you aware of the things you should expect post-pregnancy? Read Discovery Health's Post-Pregnancy Planner and discover a post-pregnancy plan that will work good for you.
health.discovery.com/centers/infant-toddler/postpregnancyplanner/postpregnancyplanner.html
Upside: Good overview and interactive tool to plan for post-partum
Downside: Small font