Information on various teratogens and their effects on fetal development.

Home page of the Illinois Teratogen Information Service, featuring information for patients and physicians and a quarterly newsletter available online.

A discussion of teratogens, factors contributing to their effects on the fetus, and prevention strategies.

A description of polyhydramnios and its impact on pregnancy; from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

An article on polyhydramnios and pregnancy, including a discussion of treatment; from the Center for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

“Obstetric Ultrasound: A Comprehensive Guide.” Site created by Dr. Joseph S.K. Woo (Hong Kong), containing detailed information, pictures, and links.

“Fetal Development.” Pictures and descriptions of various stages of fetal development, provided by the Westside Pregnancy Resource Center.

Images of embryos, from the In Vitro Fertilization Laboratory at the Advanced Fertility Center of Chicago.

“Maternal nutrition, pregnancy outcome, and public health policy.” An article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal (September 22, 1998).

“Maternal nutrition in early and late pregnancy in relation to placental and fetal growth.” An article from the British Medical Journal (February 16, 1996).

“Radiation Doses in Pregnancy.” Guidelines for diagnostic imaging during pregnancy and a chart of radiation exposure to the uterus, from the Harbor-UCLA Perinatal Research Laboratories, based on American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee Opinion Number 158 (September 1995).

“Radiation and Pregnancy.” An article from WebMD.

“Use of Psychoactive Medication During Pregnancy and Possible Effects on the Fetus and Newborn.” A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

“Use of Antidepressant Medication During Pregnancy & Postpartum” and “Use of Antipsychotic and Mood Stabilizing Medications During Pregnancy & Postpartum,” respectively. Practical information from the British Columbia Reproductive Mental Health Program.

“Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Thalidomide.” From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

“Antiepileptic Drugs in Pregnancy.” Findings and guidelines presented by North Pacific Epilepsy Research.

“Cancer in Pregnancy.” Links compiled by Motherisk.

“High-Risk Pregnancy: Chronic Hypertension.” Information on effects and management of hypertension during pregnancy, from the Southeast Missouri Hospital.

“ACE Inhibitors in Early Pregnancy.” An article from the New Zealand Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority, citing various studies of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use in pregnancy.

“Infections During Pregnancy.” Effects of various infections, provided by Perinatology.com.

“STDs and Pregnancy.” Frequently asked questions compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Description, diagnosis and treatment, prevention, and effects of toxoplasmosis in pregnancy; from the National Toxicology Program Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction.

“Varicella Vaccine—FAQs Related to Pregnancy.” Clinical questions and answers from the National Immunization Program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“Rubella (German measles) in pregnancy.” Information from the Canadian Paediatric Society.

“Chronic Illness in Pregnancy.” Information and tips for dealing with asthma, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy, heart disease, high blood pressure, lupus, and multiple sclerosis during pregnancy; from IntelliHealth.

“Thyroid Problems & Pregnancy.” From endocrineweb.com.

“Diabetes During Pregnancy: United States, 1993–1995.” A report from the
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

“Preconception Care of Women with Diabetes.” A position statement by the American Diabetes Association.