Caring for a baby is less expensive than social media or brands would try to persuade you. Here’s what you actually can’t do without: Somewhere for baby to sleep, some way for baby to eat, clothes, diapers and wipes, a car seat, and a few health items. You can get most of these inexpensively or
If you’ve recently had unprotected sex, you may be comforted to know that you can’t just get pregnant at any time during the month. When does conception occur? Pregnancy and conception occur during a woman’s ovulation period. For most women, ovulation is going to occur two weeks after her period starts, so about fourteen days
‘Nobody has ever woken up in the morning and thought, “If I was weaker, this would be so much easier.’” We sat down with pelvic floor therapist Mary Sadler to learn all about what the pelvic floor goes through during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The most surprising part? Her biggest tip has nothing to do
If I am pregnant, can I stay active? Exercising can be a difficult thing to continue during transitional times and when you are expecting a baby! Here are some helpful tips about keeping active during pregnancy. Benefits of exercise You might have heard before that exercise can cause early delivery, low birth weight, or early
Can an abortion have an effect on a woman’s ability to get pregnant in the future? Let’s talk about some risks associated with abortion. There are two different types of abortion, chemical and surgical. The risks vary with each. Risks with a surgical abortion During a surgical abortion, a suction catheter or curette is used
You might be nervous about caring for a baby financially if you’re unexpectedly pregnant. How many baby items do you actually need? Will it be expensive? You need much fewer items than social media or brands tell you. You need: 1. Somewhere for baby to sleep. Your baby needs somewhere to sleep that follows safe
Un embarazo no planificado puede traer consigo muchas preocupaciones y emociones nuevas. Jessica Hatton, consejera de salud mental certificada y propietaria de Christian Mom Counseling, ofrece dos consejos para ayudarte a afrontar tu embarazo no planificado: Hablar en voz alta “Una de las mejores formas de comunicación, y sé que suena un poco tonto, pero
An unplanned pregnancy can bring lots of new worries and emotions to your mind. Licensed mental health counselor Jessica Hatton, owner of Christian Mom Counseling, has two tips to help you process your unplanned pregnancy: Speaking It Out Loud “One of the best forms of communication, and I know it sounds kind of silly, but
¿Te encuentras inesperadamente embarazada y no sabes a quién recurrir? Tú no estás sola. Cerca del 50% de los embarazos no son planeados, lo que significa que numerosas mujeres estuvieron en este camino antes que tú. ¡Existen muchos recursos disponibles para que tu embarazo no planeado sea posible! Nuestras tres recomendaciones de lo que debes
Are you unexpectedly pregnant and not sure where to turn for help? You’re not alone. About 50% of pregnancies are unplanned, meaning that countless other women have walked this path before you. There are many local resources available that make an unplanned pregnancy possible! Our three recommendations for what to do first: 1. Apply for
