Learning that you are pregnant can be both an exciting and scary time no matter where you are.  It can be especially challenging in a foreign country, away from family and friends and the natural support systems you would normally rely on.  Here are a few resources to hopefully help make the experience a little smoother:

TLC Birth Resources
www.tlcbirthresources.com
A great collection of information and list of resources in Shanghai for expectant parents.

My Second Hand
www.mysecondhand-sh.com
Offering both new and second hand items for expecting moms and babies.  Items can be bought or rented and delivery is available.  You also can sell items you no longer need.

Shanghai Toy Club
www.shanghaitoyclub.com.cn
Has toys, nursery items, and childcare products available both to rent and to buy.

Shanghai Mama
www.shanghai-mama.com
A helping hand to empower pregnant women and parents.

ShanghaiMamas Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ShanghaiMamas
An online forum for Shanghai-based parents.

Bumps & Babes
bumps.babes@gmail.com, 5169-9156
A bimonthly support group to meet other mothers who are in your situation, share stories and chat. Each meeting features guest speakers covering a wide range of relevant topics. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Paulaner on Fengyang Lu.