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Doula and lactation consultant

S1E5: A Conversation with Doula and Lactation Consultant Grace Johnson

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

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madres y padres ser padres

5 Tips From Moms and Dads Who Have Been There

If you just found out you’re pregnant, you may be both overwhelmed and overjoyed when thinking about the journey of parenthood. And that’s okay! It can be a lot to think about all that goes into parenting while also being incredibly excited for the joy new life will bring. We asked seasoned parents what advice

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encontrar tu comunidad

Resources to Help You Find Your Village

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

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encontrar tu comunidad

Recursos para Encontrar tu Comunidad

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

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ways fathers can love their chilren

6 Ways Fathers Can Love Their Children

In a world that has a hard time defining what a father is, Father’s Day can be a frustrating holiday. Many grieve the loss, absence, or abuse from their fathers. Others find themselves on the cusp of fatherhood, wondering what it looks like to love and lead a child.  Our culture doesn’t argue against the

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advice for parents

5 Tips from Moms & Dads: Advice for New Parents

If you are pregnant, you may feel excited about the joys of parenting, but also fearful about the unknowns. You may find that others (friends, family, social media, parenting websites) talk only about the struggles of parenting or only about the joys. But as with most things in life, there is both: joy and pain,

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