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Podcast with host Chloe and guest Leah

S3E6: Leah’s Story of Open Adoption

This month on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, join host Chloe Belk and author Leah Outten as she shares her story of open adoption from the birth mother’s point of view. Leah is the author of The Sixteenth Year, a birth mother in a fully open adoption, and a mother of five whom she parents with

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Postive pregnancy tests

Los primeros pasos después de una prueba de embarazo positiva

Acabas de mirar dos líneas en tu prueba de embarazo. Puedes sentirte en shock, sorprendida, asustada o abrumada- todas las emociones que hacen difícil el pensar en las siguientes etapas. ¿Qué voy a hacer luego? ¿Cómo voy a afrontar este nuevo reto con el cambio que va a traer? Esto es lo que nosotros sugerimos.

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Postive pregnancy tests

Your First Steps After a Positive Pregnancy Test

You just saw two lines on your pregnancy test. You might be feeling shocked, surprised, afraid, excited, or upset—all emotions that make it difficult to think of your next steps. What should you do next? How do you begin to tackle this challenge and the change that comes with it?  Schedule an ultrasound to confirm

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Taking a pregnancy test

How to Make a Fully-Informed Choice About Your Unplanned Pregnancy

It’s the longest three minutes of your life. You’re standing at the bathroom sink, trying to distract yourself from the ticking clock. Pacing, scrolling through your phone, whatever you can do to avoid thinking about what’s coming next. You’re either about to find out you’re expecting or go back to your normal routine.  When those

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Pregnancy test

3 Options for Your Unplanned Pregnancy

If you just saw two pink lines on a pregnancy test, you may be wondering who you can turn to to help you make a decision about your pregnancy. At The Pregnancy Network, our mission is to empower women to face their unplanned pregnancies without fear. Our team of registered nurses and trained Peer Advocates

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Pregnancy test

3 opciones para tu embarazo no planeado

Si acabas de ver dos rayitas en la prueba de embarazo, tal vez te estás preguntado a quién acudir para que te ayude acerca de las decisiones que debes hacer acerca de tu embarazo. En el Pregnancy Network, nuestra misión es poder empoderar a la mujer a llevar su embarazo sin miedo. Nuestras enfermeras registradas

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Truth Adoption

‘Intentional, Selfless, and Loving’: The Truth on Adoption

Throughout November, our nation celebrated National Adoption Month. This option for a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy offers a path to continue to fulfill her personal goals, and also presents the opportunity for her child to have a bright future.  For those dreaming of growing their family, adoption provides the opportunity to fulfill that hope.

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