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
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
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
You’ve probably heard of the abortion pill, but what has made it so popular? Studies show that upwards of 60% of abortions are performed using abortion drugs mifepristone and misoprostol, and that number is only climbing. Even in our city, a local abortion clinic offering surgical abortion closed its doors, citing, among other things, the
The abortion pill has existed in some form since around the 1940s, but the current form of the abortion pill came onto the scene in France in the 1980s. “Misoprostol has been around for a little while, but mifepristone was developed in France in the 1990s. It was banned by the United States FDA around
Nursing school is already hard. Adding a baby can feel impossible. Halle, a student-mom to a one year old, shared on the Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat podcast that getting pregnant wasn’t on her bingo card for 2024. Now she looks back and sees all the good that has happened since then. While she was
Medically reviewed by a registered nurse at The Pregnancy Network. Not everyone is able to take the abortion pill, also known as a chemical abortion, due to medical reasons. Before taking the abortion pill, check these restrictions to protect your health. 7 reasons why you may not be able to take the abortion pill: Pregnancy
Halle Brickhouse, a student-mom and recent guest on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat, has navigated pregnancy and parenting in college first-hand. Many women wonder how to get the accommodations they need to miss class for appointments, delivery, and the postpartum period. How can I get accommodations for my pregnancy in college? Halle reached out to
The morning-after pill (Levonorgestrel) works by delaying ovulation and your menstrual cycle. This information has been reviewed by a registered nurse on staff at The Pregnancy Network. It may also prevent an egg from implanting in the uterus (Mayo Clinic). Levonorgestrel is sold by brands like “Plan B One-Step” and “Julie” and is classified as
Prenatal vitamins support your body in pregnancy and your baby’s development in utero. Medically reviewed by Holly Almond, RN, BSN. Why it matters: Pregnancy increases your body’s nutritional requirements. Your baby can develop fetal abnormalities without certain nutrients. You need prenatal vitamins in pregnancy to support your health and your baby’s. Why take prenatal vitamins?
