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Evolutionary Psychology
Leda Cosmides and John Tooby examine in-depth the idea of evolutionary psychology, including psychology's past and present, adaptive problems, nature and nurture, and many other evolutionary psychology topics.
( http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/research/cep/primer.html )
Journal of Evolutionary Psychology
Open-access Web site providing the latest articles published in this peer-reviewed scholarly journal focused on the field of evolutionary psychology.
( http://www.epjournal.net/ )
Heredity Resources
Extensive links to Web sites with information about heredity, including U.S. and international research programs. Emphasis is placed on the Human Genome Project.
( http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/links.html )
Landmarks in the History of Genetics
Examine key events in the history of genetics beginning with Darwin's and Mendel's discoveries in the mid-19th century. Revised January 2002.
( http://cogweb.ucla.edu/ep/DNA_history.html )
Experimental Biology
Home site of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, whose mission is to advance health and welfare by promoting progress and education in biological and biomedical sciences through service to our member societies and collaborative advocacy.
( http://www.faseb.org )
Twin Research
Provides information about the center for the study of multiple birth, as well as a number of journal articles that present the results of twin research. (Click "Articles" at the bottom of the home page)
( http://www.multiplebirth.com/ )
Prenatal Testing and Down Syndrome
Guide for parents who are faced with prenatal tests. Includes links to Web sites about Down Syndrome.
( http://www.ds-health.com/prenatal.htm )
Doula
Explore what a doula is, where they can be located, research statistics about using doulas, and related topics.
( http://www.childbirth.org/doula123.html )
Midwifery
A Web site that provides information about the benefits of having a midwife assist with childbirth. Provides information on different state regulations for midwives, helps individuals locate a certified midwife, and provides advocacy opportunities for promoting midwifery.
( http://cfmidwifery.org/index.aspx )
Fathers and Childbirth
"For Fathers Only" is a father's comments about childbirth, fathers and postpartum depression, diaper changing, "pregnant" fathers, and what it means to be a father are examined.
( http://pregnancy.about.com/health/pregnancy/cs/forfathersonly/index_2.htm )
Siblings and Childbirth
Read about birth order, children at birth, introducing a new baby to the family, preparing a toddler for the birth of a baby, and sibling rivalry.
( http://parents.berkeley.edu/advice/pregnancy/sibbirth.html )
Postpartum Resources
Read about what life is like for parents after the baby is born, coping with fatigue, emotions, exercise, support, and other postpartum topic
( http://www.childbirth.org/articles/postpartum.html )
The Trimesters
Details what to expect in each of the trimesters, includes photos of the fetus at various stages and other helpful information on pregnancy.
( http://pregnancy.about.com/b/a/005752.htm )
Postpartum Adjustment
Web site for The Center for Postpartum Health includes articles, resources, group/classes and links that deal with postpartum depression.
( http://www.postpartumhealth.com/html/resources.html )







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