Welcome to StorkNet's Pregnancy Complications Cubby

According to Laurie Rich, author of When Pregnancy Isn't Perfect, each year almost 25% of expectant patients will have one or more complications of pregnancy not including c-sections. If you find yourself a part of these statistics, take a deep breath, try to relax, and then learn everything you can about your situation.       º  Prescribed Bedrest--Harmful or Helpful? There is mounting evidence that women who remain active during their pregnancies fare better than their sedentary counterparts. Unfortunately there is no data that gives obstetricians clear guidelines about what is safe and beneficial in high risk pregnancies. So if you are on prescribed bedrest, what should you do? Learn more from Darline Turner-Lee, M.H.S, PA-C.       º  Special Offer to Join Our Pregnancy Complications Forum We are happy to announce that we are offering a free membership to our Pregnancy Complications forum at www.storknotes.com. Here is your 24/7 online support group with other parents who have experiencing a high risk and/or complicated pregnancy. [Click here for more information.]       º  Success Stories We have three new success stories to share with you! Have your own story to share? Let us know! [Click Here]       º  Bedrest Fitness DVD Experts are realizing the importance of exercise during pregnancy as evidenced by the multitude of prenatal fitness DVDs available on the market. But if you're a woman confined to bedrest, what can you do? Darline Turner-Lee comes to the rescue with her Bedrest Fitness DVD.       º  Blood Test for Certain Proteins Could Lead to Earlier Uterine Infection Diagnoses Among Pregnant Women, Fewer Preterm Births, Study Says       º  Delaying Birth of Premature Infants May Prevent Brain Damage, Disabilities, Study Says       º  HELLP Syndrome in Pregnancy ~ Have you experienced HELLP Syndrome? Share your experiences with this mom. Visit the conversation on our boards or email your comments on this form.       º  Did it bother you to be "risked out" of certain birth options? ~ Share your feelings with us either on our boards or email your comments on this form.       º  Special Offer to Join Our Pregnancy Complications Forum We are happy to announce that we are offering a free membership to our Pregnancy Complications forum at www.storknotes.com. Here is your 24/7 online support group with other parents who have experiencing a high risk and/or complicated pregnancy. [Click here for more information.]       º  Pregnancy Bed Rest Book Author Interview Amy E. Tracy, author of The Pregnancy Bed Rest Book and the coauthor of Your Premature Baby and Child, shared her vital information and experiences surrounding pregnancy bedrest by answering questions asked by StorkNet members. Read her interview here. [Click Here]       º  Bedrest Guide ~ We're still looking for input on our bedrest guide! Share your tips and wisdom with us by answering questions on our bedrest survey.       º  Success Stories ~ We're looking for personal success stories to add to our pregnancy complications cubby. Visit our success stories area for information on how to contribute your story.       º  Meet our cubby moderator Maribeth Doerr. Feel free to email Maribeth with your suggestions. StorkNet Home | return to top family planning | preconception | pregnancy | parenting | family life | for fun | shopping | tools | community Send this page to a friend! Copyright © 1996-2008 StorkNet. All rights reserved. Please read our disclaimer and privacy policy. Your feedback is always welcome. Link to Us! StorkNet Family of Websites: Pregnancy Week By Week | Exploring Womanhood | Married Romance | Books for Families | EriChad Grief Support