Parenting Solutions:

Pregnancy and Birth
 

Congratulations! You're beginning the adventure of a lifetime. Growing and giving birth to a baby is at once the most earthy and the most sacred work there is. And after that, the real fun begins.

It's dizzying, this new way of being in the world. You're already becoming a parent. Nine months seems a lifetime, but it will fly by. How do you decide what you need to think about first?

We're here to help you organize your priorities, trimester by trimester, with everything from lists of questions for your doctor to resources for breastfeeding. We've also got links to our favorite websites, like Childbirth Connection, where you can research birth options, and www.Pregnancy.org, where you can ask any question you want -- in a chat or via email -- of an OB, midwife, or doula, and talk with other pregnant and nursing moms.

First Trimester
Welcome to the first stage of parenting: Growing your baby! Nine months may seem like a long time, but it goes quickly -- and you have important work to do during those months.