Web Resources
The internet is a great resource for medical information. You have to be careful however, to verify the accuracy of the information you receive. Here are a few sites which may help get you started in your search for more information about Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Midwifery!
www.southshorehospital.org
This is the website for our affiliate, South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.
Visit the South Shore Hospital Web Nursery.
www.acog.org
This is the website of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It has a lot of useful information on Women's health issues.
www.4woman.org
This website and toll-free call center was created to provide health information for women everywhere. It has a database and special sections on topic areas like heart disease, disabilities and pregnancy.
www.modimes.org
The March of Dimes is devoted to the prevention of birth defects.
This iVillage/ParentsPlace.com service area is designed for educational purposes on health related topics.
www.obgyn.net
A physician reviewed service offering doctors, nurses, practitioners, students, researchers and women a home for publishing and accessing global information. News, events, CME, subjects by category, forums, directories, medical products and career opportunities are quickly accessible. Web address:
www.acnm.org
This is the website of the American College of Nurse Midwives.
Other Links to Try
www.icea.org
International Childbirth Education Association Inc. (ICEA)
www.dona.org
Doulas of North America (DONA)
www.menopause.org
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)