An unplanned pregnancy can be the hardest decision of your life, especially if you’re facing single parenthood. Many women feel like their only option is abortion, even if they desire to parent. You do have options! If you want to continue your pregnancy, there are a myriad of resources available to you in the Triad,
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
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.
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
“Duerme cuando puedas” “Oh, solo espera” “Cuando el bebé nazca ya no volverás a dormir” Cada nueva mamá ha escuchado alguna de las frases anteriores. Mientras estás frases vienen sin ninguna mala intención de los miembros de la familia o amigos, éstas no son realmente de mucha ayuda. Lo que una nueva mamá necesita es
“Sleep while you can!” “Oh, just wait…” “Once baby comes, you’ll never sleep again!” Every new mom has heard some variation of the above phrases. While these phrases may come from well-meaning family members or friends, they’re ultimately unhelpful. What new moms need is encouragement and truth. Adapting your sleep schedule to the needs of
Amanda Somers joins host Chloe Belk on this month’s episode of Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss the ins and outs of newborn care. Amanda is a faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network and teaches our Pregnancy 101 class. In a hurry? Skip to the section that’s most relevant to you. About Pregnancy Has
Estás con un embarazo inesperado mientras estás en la escuela. ¿Tienes que escoger entre tu educación y tu niño? ¡No! Es fácil, pero puedes escoger la maternidad mientras terminas la escuela en forma exitosa. Las madres estudiantes tienen un mayor GPs en promedio que el resto de sus compañeros. Si tú estás asistiendo a la
Looking for childcare can be stressful and time-consuming. When I was looking for childcare for my son, all I could think of was: What schools are near me? Can I afford the schools that I like? Will my child enjoy time away from me? How will I handle being away from my child? …and so
Two pink lines, check. ✅ Prenatal care, check. ✅ All of my clothes stopped fitting, check. ✅ Thrive in college as a student… 😬 Some pregnancy-related tasks are easier to accomplish than others. If you’re a student mom figuring out your next steps, we’re glad you’re here. Here are some tips for getting the accommodations
