“How can I be so far along when I only had sex a few weeks ago?” This is a question our staff nurses get all the time at The Pregnancy Network. The simple answer? There are two ways of dating a pregnancy. Keep reading to learn about each one. The First Day of Your Last
The Importance of Mental Health Whether you’re working long hours, in the depths of class assignments, parenting small children, or planning for a new baby, stress can creep in and take a toll on your mind and body. Mental health typically refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Your mental health affects you
If you’re feeling the strain of your monthly food bill, you’re not alone. Reports show that in the year 2022, grocery prices grew by as much as 12%. And when you’re feeding a family, that 12% hits hard. But with strategic and thoughtful planning, there are ways to trim your bill. Here are 10 simple
If you have just learned you’re pregnant, you may be thinking through your next steps. You have 3 options available to you: carrying to term to parent; carrying to term to place for adoption; and abortion. Every decision in front of you is a difficult one. There are no easy choices. However, with the proper
At The Pregnancy Network, we are glad to offer services and resources to empower you to face your unplanned pregnancy without fear. We offer free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment, educational classes, and material resources. We also offer the Connect program— a great opportunity to build relationships and a support network. In
If you’ve just found out you’re pregnant, you may be experiencing many different emotions. It can be helpful to hear real stories from women who have been there. The women in the videos below have learned how to face their unplanned pregnancies without fear. Check out their stories and be reminded that you can do
We are hiring a full-time Development Coordinator! View the full position description below. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter as separate attachments to Development Director Hope Earwood (hearwood@thepregnancynetwork.org) by February 1, 2023. Development Coordinator Position Summary The Development Coordinator works with the Development Director to raise funds through
A recent study researched what is most important to women and men attending medical appointments. The top response was the desire for real connection with medical professionals (i.e. kindness, open communication, being treated as a human and not just a patient). Women and men also desired shared decision making (i.e. being fully informed about treatment,
We can hardly believe that 2022 is almost over! This year we wrote over 25 articles on issues surrounding pregnancy. To celebrate, we’ve gathered our top 7 most-read articles and put them here for easy access. If you missed any of these throughout the year, we hope you’ll take time to give them a read
In so many ways, pregnancy is a waiting game. You wait for the pregnancy test results (the longest two minutes of your life). You wait for the ultrasound. You wait for the right time to share the news with your partner or family. You wait for their reactions. You wait for the milestones, the growth,
