Your first week postpartum is challenging, but you don’t have to walk into it blind. Here are three things you can expect in that first week. 1. Your hormones will drop significantly after building through pregnancy. This hormone drop is often called the “baby blues” because it can feel like depression and anxiety. You’ll likely
Nervous, excited, all the things. That’s how Halle felt when she found out she was pregnant as a newlywed college student. At 20 years old, Halle was still figuring out school and life. When two pink lines appeared, fear, shock, and a million questions ran through her. She wondered how she’d navigate school as a
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
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
An unplanned pregnancy during college can feel daunting. You look around and don’t see other students going through the same set of circumstances. You may wonder if you’ll be able to finish school. If that’s you, you’re in the right place. Not only is it possible to finish college, it’s possible to thrive in college
Medically reviewed by Mary Ann Joseph, RN, IBCLC The long-haul of pregnancy has passed, the pains of labor are over, and now your sweet baby is here. The face you’ve longed to see is staring back at yours, and everything is right in the world. You did it! Now it’s time to figure out how
School is back in session and so are all the yucky germs. Flu season is just around the corner. No one likes missing school or work due to sickness, especially when it feels like you’re just getting back into the swing of things this fall. Try these five tips to keep your family healthy during
Becoming a new mom is exciting, tiring, and even a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to get wrapped up in your new role as a mama. The joy of the snuggles is mixed with long nights, and lack of sleep; understandably, this can leave mamas both physically and mentally exhausted. In this tough, and sometimes confusing,
Ya casi te encuentras al final de tu embarazo y te sientes ansiosa de esperar a traer a tu bebé a la casa. El cuarto del bebé está listo, la ropita del recién nacido se encuentra lavada y los biberones se encuentran limpios y esterilizados. Solo hay una cosa más que necesitas: la silla del
You’ve almost arrived at the end of your pregnancy, and you’re anxiously waiting to bring your baby home. The nursery is ready, all of your newborn’s clothes are washed, and you’ve sanitized the bottles and pacifiers. There’s one last thing to tackle: the car seat. Whether you already have a car seat picked out or
