Expectant Mother's Guide to St. Louis
Pregnancy, Childbirth and New Parent/New Baby Resources in the St. Louis area

Congratulations - You're Having a Baby . . . in St. Louis! Expectant mothers and first-time parents in St. Louis, Missouri (including St. Louis County and parts of St. Charles and Jefferson Counties) can use this site to review editorials and find pregnancy, childbirth and baby-related resources that appeared in the latest edition of the Expectant Mother's Guide to St. Louis.

St. Louis Events
Expectant and new parents can review posting of pregnancy, birth, and baby-related events and classes in the Greater St. Louis area.

• Calendar for St. Louis Parents (high speed)
• Calendar for St. Louis Parents (dial-up)
• Register as a "New Mom in St. Louis"

St. Louis Area Resources
New parents will find these local and online pregnancy and baby-related resources helpful as they prepare for the arrival of baby!

Access businesses and services by category:

• Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
• Shopping For Baby & Mom
• Labor and Childbirth
• After Baby Is Born
• Breastfeeding
• Miscellaneous Family
• SHOW ALL CATEGORIES

...or access businesses and services by name:

• 9 Months to Grow
• Baby Care Diaper Service
• Babymoon Boutique
• Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital
• Beautiful Birth Memories
• EurAuPair
• First Baby Mall / Online Shopping Mall
• Kastler Photography
• Kids Again
• Milestones and More / Manufacturer
• Missouri Baptist Medical Center
• The Mothering Coach / Brentwood Center of Health
• The Nanny Option
• Nordmann Photography
• Posh Maternity
• Prenatal Cradle / Manufacturer
• Prince Lionheart / Manufacturer
• Progress West HealthCare Center
• Salvatore Cincotta Photography
• Simple Expression Photography
• SSM Physicians' Organization
• SSM St. Joseph Health Center
• SSM St. Mary's Health Center
• St. Anthony's Medical Center
• St. John's Mercy Medical Center
• St. Louis Children's Hospital
• St. Louis Cord Blood Bank
• St. Luke's Hospital
• Ultrasona St. Louis
• The Ultrasound Zone

...or click here for other resources in other cities

Current St. Louis Articles
New parents can review the following articles for information about pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting.

• Pregnancy Due Date Calculator - NEW
• Safe Eats: Food Safety for Moms-To-Be - NEW
• Infant Massage: Speaking Your Baby’s First Language
• Benefits of Cloth Diapering
• St. Louis Dad: A Manual for New and Expecting Dads
• Parenting…It's Simple if You Follow Your Instincts!
• Questions and Answers about Your Pregnancy
• Fetal Growth & Development
• Advanced Maternal Age: Pregnancy After 35
• Fashionable Maternity Clothing…Not an Oxymoron!
• Think Green: Healthy Living for Your Little One
• The Importance of Education, Peer Support and Networking
• Chiropractic Care and a Healthy Pregnancy
• Babymoon: Take Time Together Before Baby Arrives
• Do You Know What A Healthy Baby Feels Like?
• Exercising Control Over Your Birth Experience: Creating a Birth Plan
• Stages of Labor
• Help With Breastfeeding
• Choosing An Au Pair
• How to Find the Right Pediatrician for your Baby
• Car Seat Safety: Dos and Don'ts
• Cloth Diapers: Why Should You Consider Using Them?
• Babywearing
• Healthy Habits for Baby and You
• Shopping Resale: The Insiders Guide
• 3D/4D Ultrasound: Sharing the
  First Glimpse
• Cord Blood Banking: The Basics
• What Does a Doula Do?
• Why Hire a Nanny?

...or access articles from past issues:

• Healthy Habits During Pregnancy
• Cord Blood Banking: The Top 3 Questions
• Ultrasound: 2D, 3D, 4D…What's the Difference?
• The Role of a Doula
• Childcare: What Should I Look for When Choosing?
• Top Reasons: To Hire A Professional Nanny
• What is a Pediatric Dentist?
• Pregnancy Q & A
• Prenatal Testing: Getting the Best for Your Baby
• Decorating the Nursery
• Birth Plans
• Breastfeeding for Beginners
• Helping Your Baby Survive and Thrive
• Nanny Taxes
• Depression After Childbirth
• Parenting Tips: Handling Unwanted Advice
• Family Centered Maternity Care
• Symptoms of Early Pregnancy
• Nutrition & Exercise during Pregnancy
• Emotional Adjustment to Pregnancy & Birth
• Aquatic Therapy During Pregnancy: Massage or Exercise in the Pool!
• Anesthesia and Childbirth
• Nursery Necessities: Buying for Baby Checklist
• The Water Birth Experience
• 3-D Ultrasound
• Pregnancy Mementos
• Storing Your Baby's Stem Cells: The Benefits of Cord Blood Banking
• Childcare Options: Nannies & Au Pairs
• Normal Infant Hearing
• Episiotomy: Advantages & Disadvantages
• EMERGENCY: What to do until help arrives
• Baby Proofing Tips

...or access articles from other areas by category:

• Pregnancy & Prenatal Care
• Shopping For Baby & Mom
• Labor and Childbirth
• After Baby Is Born
• Breastfeeding
• Miscellaneous Family