Christie Smith is the Interim President and CEO of Acclaim Federal Credit Union and faithful volunteer and Peer Advocate at The Pregnancy Network. This month, she joined host Chloe Boyle on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss Building Healthy Financial Habits. Discover how to shift your mindset, create an accurate budget, access practical resources
Grace Johnson is a doula, lactation consultant, and faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network. Her empowering first birth experience inspired her to equip women to “have the birth they want”. She received free services and information that eased her struggle with breastfeeding. She wanted to share that same support with other women, and now serves
Tener cuidado de nuestro cuerpo es super importante, y eso incluye el cuidado sexual también. Nosotros hablamos mucho del cuidado físico, mental y emocional—y el tener un cuidado sexual no debe ser diferente a los demás. Ya sea que te sientas cómoda con tus elecciones de pareja o si estás explorando otro camino diferente, nosotros
Taking care of your health is super important, and that includes your sexual health too. We talk a lot about the importance of caring for ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally—caring for our sexual health should be no different. Whether you feel good about your sexual choices or you’re exploring what it would look like to
If you just found out you’re pregnant, there can be a lot to process. Unsupportive partners, lack of a community, and financial struggles can make an unplanned pregnancy feel impossible. You may be wondering what it would be like to be a parent or whether it’s something you could handle. Let me encourage you. You
Si acabas de descubrir que estás embarazada, entonces hay mucho que procesar. Compañeros que no te apoyan, ausencia de comunidad y problemas económicos pueden hacerte sentir que tu embarazo sea imposible. Puedes estar pensando; cómo es ser madre o si es algo que de verdad puedes realizar. Pero te voy a animar y decirte que
At The Pregnancy Network, it has always been our aim to provide women with the information they need to make informed, empowered decisions about their pregnancies. Because we care about you and your health, we do not offer or refer for abortions. However, we do provide information about the various kinds of abortion procedures and
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,
The Pregnancy Network’s proven Success Sequence is an intentional model that helps women to be well-prepared for their next steps. These levels of service have helped women facing an unplanned pregnancy feel confident and empowered to take control of their futures. These steps create a support system and equip women to continue to pursue their
The Fear that Comes with Pregnancy Finding out you’re pregnant can take you from a place of security and confidence to a place of insecurity and fear in a moment’s time. No matter what decision you make—parenting, abortion, or adoption—your life has changed forever with the conception of your child. There are no easy options
