BabyCenter
BabyCenter is an online media company based in San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles that provides information on conception, pregnancy, birth, and early childhood development for parents and expecting parents. BabyCenter operates 9 country and region specific properties including websites, apps, emails, print publications, and an online community where parents can connect on a variety of topics. Users of the website can sign up for free weekly email newsletters that guide them through pregnancy and their child's development.
Type of site | Reference pages |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1997 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco |
| Owner | Everyday Health |
| URL | BabyCenter.com |
| Commercial | yes; ad-supported |
| Registration | Required only on forums |
In addition to publishing detailed, medically reviewed information about pregnancy and parenting, BabyCenter, under its Mission Motherhood initiative, ran numerous social programs and has participated in public health initiatives in partnership with hospitals, healthcare agencies, nonprofits, NGOs, and government agencies to provide pregnancy and parenting advice.
It also annually publishes the most popular baby names.
BabyCenter LLC is part of the Everyday Health Group, a division of Ziff Davis.