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
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
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
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
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
Two pink lines on a pregnancy test can be a lot to take in, especially if you weren’t expecting them. If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone. Almost 5% of women of childbearing age experience unintended pregnancies each year. If you’re exploring all of your options for your pregnancy, we’d love to
Herbie is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. Under Herbie’s leadership, Lifeline has increased international outreach to 25 countries through adoption and strategic orphan care, obtained licensure in 12 states, and established the foster care arm of ministry at Lifeline. Herbie has been invited to speak at many
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.
Many claim that the “pro-life movement” is actually just a “pro-birth” movement. The implication is this: people who want to see an end to abortion have no interest or intention of helping those same children once they are born. To support this claim, many will point to our nation’s overflowing foster care system. If people
“I could never give my child up for adoption. That’s why I have to have an abortion.” At face value, this seems backwards. How could adoption be a worse outcome than abortion? But many women are convinced that placing their child for adoption—”giving away” their child, as many put it—would be the most unloving option
