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The Pick of the Litter: Recommended new and nearly new books for parents, reviewed by Melanie Lawrence, can help you answer questions like: How can I have the birth experience I want? How can I find GOOD daycare? Should I even HAVE a baby?

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA GENERAL PREGNANCY RESOURCES

Apple Family Center, 4 Joseph Ct., San Rafael, CA 94903. (415) 492-0720.

Birthways, 1625 Shattuck Ave., Suite 307, Berkeley, CA 94702. (510) 869-2797. contact@birthways.org.

Maternity Center of Marin, 874 Fourth St., San Rafael, CA 94901. (415) 457-4955.

Natural Resources, 1307 Castro St., San Francisco, CA 94114. (415) 550-2611.

The Nurture Center, Lafayette. (925) 283-1346.

Pregnancy Center of Contra Costa, 4991 Clayton Rd., Concord, CA, 94521, (925) 827-0100, and 2 Park Lane, Antioch, CA, (925) 706-0100.

BAY AREA SPECIAL FOCUS RESOURCES

Special Connections, resources for expectant mothers on bedrest. Alta Bates Medical Center, 2450 Ashby Ave., Berkeley, (510) 204-1762.

Through the Looking Glass, 2198 Sixth St., #100, Berkeley, CA 94710. (510) 848-1112, (800) 644-2666, or TTY (800) 804-1616. Free professional consultation for pregnant women with disabilities.

ONLINE RESOURCES: CHILDBIRTH

Lamaze International

Midwifery: gentlebirth.org

preemieparenting.com For parents of premature babies.

PREGNANCY & MEDICATIONS

Hotline: California Teratogen Information Service, University of California at San Diego Medical School, (800) 532-3749, weekdays, 9 a.m,-4 p.m. Information about the effects of drugs and medications taken by pregnant women.

Online article: Pregnancy and the Drug Dilemma, from the May-June 2001 issue of "FDA Consumer Magazine."

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Mothers' Clubs & Parent Support Groups

Parent Support Groups for Special Interests (single parents, multiples, etc.)

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