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Why today's women are choosing to have babies alone. Angie Lieber sat in front of the Gorilla Café in Park Slope, Brooklyn, talking to a new friend whom she had met through her parents' synagogue. ...
Upside: Article about being single and having a baby
Downside: Several ads
Knock Yourself UpLouise Sloan’s new book, Knock Yourself Up: No Man? No Problem: A Tell-All Guide to Becoming a Single Mom (Avery: 2007), is something of a novelty. It is perhaps the only parenting ...
www.mombian.com/2007/12/14/so-you-want-to-get-pregnant/
Upside: Blog discussing book becoming a single parent
Downside: None
checkup As soon as you start thinking about trying to get pregnant, you'll want to see your health practitioner for a checkup to help you determine what steps you may still need to take to become ...
www.babycenter.com/preconception-checklist-checkup-questions
Upside: Detailed article on preparing for a check-up before getting pregnant; includes long list of questions
Downside: Busy page
What you need to know: The physical health of the mom and dad before pregnancy affect the health of their future baby. There are specific things you can do to help your baby even before you’re ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/173_14005.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on preparing your body for pregnant
Downside: Small, light color font
If you're thinking about having a baby, start living as though you're already pregnant. Here are some ideas to help you prepare, but first, talk to your doctor so he can advise you about specific ...
family.go.com/parentpedia/pregnancy/prepregnancy/getting-your-body-ready-for-pregnancy/
Upside: Good advice on getting your body prepared for conception
Downside: Short article; need to click on 'show more' button to see everything
The Pre-Conception Visit It is generally recommended that women considering pregnancy and trying to become pregnant have an appointment with their health care provider 3 months before trying to ...
americanpregnancy.org/gettingpregnant/PEpreconceptionvisit.html
Upside: Very good overview on the benefits and how to prepare for a pre-conception visit
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Taking your history and providing counseling Physical and gynecological exam Urine tests Blood tests In order to give your baby the best start in life, you'll want to get your own health squared away ...
www.babycenter.com/0_preconception-checkup-why-you-need-one-and-what-to-expect_730.bc
Upside: Detailed article on having a preconception check-up
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Whether you're just considering starting a family or you've been trying for a while, our complete guide to conception can help. If you’re reading this article, chances are you’re not pregnant yet but ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/yourpregnancy/22
Upside: Very detailed article on planning and preparing to get pregnant
Downside: Small font, lots of clicking
I will be having the LEEP Procedure and want to become pregnant again. For people who have done this, are there a lot of risks in pregnancy or any complications in the future? thank you for your ...
parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/leep.html
Upside: Summary of user advice on getting pregnant after a LEEP procedure
Downside: Some information is Berkeley-area specific
Getting pregnant may sound easy enough, but for most of us, it can take some time andeffort to achieve. Some women are lucky enough to get pregnant quickly,while others can take a year or more to ...
www.idreamofbaby.com/fertility.php
Upside: Very detailed information on preparing for pregnancy and how to improve your fertility
Downside: Tremendous amount of scrolling