First time pregnancy is one of the most exciting times in your life. It’s also one that’s full of questions, though. Every change your body goes through and every little flutter you feel will make you wonder. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to get answers to all your questions is by following pregnancy websites. Not only can you turn to these sites when you have questions or concerns, but by using their “week by week” features you can anticipate the symptoms and changes that are coming ahead of time. And, these sites are a great way to keep track of your baby’s development throughout your pregnancy. You may also get to meet other moms to be through their discussion forums. Here are five of the best websites for following your pregnancy online.

1. Pregnancy.com – You’ll find this site to be one of the most all inclusive sites on pregnancy. You’ll find everything you need to know from what causes morning sickness and how to relieve it to all the stages of labor. You’ll also find great pictures and diagrams of unborn babies at every stage of development. This is also a great site for shopping for maternity clothes and items you’ll need for baby.
2. What to Expect – A website based on the popular book “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”, this site, just like the book, is known for its great information about your body and baby’s development during pregnancy. When you first visit the site, you’ll enter your estimated due date if you know it, and baby’s development information and pregnancy stages will be calculated for you.
3. Baby Gaga – This site will let you find a due date buddy to communicate with and share experiences during your pregnancy. It’s also a great site for getting your pregnancy questions answered and for discussing pregnancy issues via their discussion forums.
4. Babycenter – Meet other expecting moms and join a due date club for the month of your due date on this site. The online community here is very active, so you’ll find lots of opportunity for discussion. You can sign up for a free “pregnancy week by week” newsletter that will send you weekly information about your baby’s development, too.
5. Pregnancy Weekly– Another great site for tracking your pregnancy on a week by week basis. This site is actually a part of “Parenting Weekly”, which is a very good site for parents of children of all ages. Whenever you have questions about your child’s development or behavior, you can turn to Parenting Weekly for answers. You’ll get started on this site while pregnant, but you’re sure to keep returning to it for years.

Pregnancy is a wonderful time in your life, and it’s important to enjoy it to the fullest and use all the resources available to you to ensure that you stay connected to the development of your baby and the changes in your body. These websites, along with help from your friends and doctors can help you understand and enjoy every stage of this amazing time in your life.

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