Morning sickness, extreme fatigue, and food aversions. Are these destined to be our new realities during the first trimester of pregnancy? Thankfully, the short answer is no. The first trimester of any pregnancy can be overwhelming and a bit scary. There are many changes happening within our bodies in a short amount of time. Keep
Welcome back to Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat. Today we have a different type of episode – the Her Story Project. The Her Story Project is a safe space to share stories and create solidarity among women who have walked through an unplanned pregnancy. At The Pregnancy Network, one of the most common things we hear
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
If you’re pregnant, you’re likely being targeted with some of the world’s best marketing: marketing toward new moms. Baby companies know you desire to be the best, most prepared mom you can be, and they can play off that desire and cause you to make purchases you may not need. We searched online, asked our
Olivia Charnetzky is the Case Manager and Client Services Coordinator at The Pregnancy Network. She’s been with us for two years and recently piloted our case management services. This month, she joins host Chloe Belk on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss Navigating Community Resources Together. Olivia’s passion for serving women translates into providing
An unplanned pregnancy is more than unexpected: it is exciting, scary, and life-altering all at once. You may be considering all of your options, or you may still be coming to terms with the fact that you’re pregnant. Whatever you’re feeling is valid. No one knows your situation better than you do, but we want
Leslie Wright first came to The Pregnancy Network during her pregnancy. Today she serves as a volunteer, teaching our free classes. This month, she joins host Chloe Belk on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss Becoming Empowered in Your Parenting. Because she’s been on both sides of our services, she has a unique and
If you’re expecting a baby this year, you may wonder what giving birth will be like. One way you can equip yourself with information about the labor and delivery process is to create a birth plan. There is no requirement for you to create a birth plan. If you like to feel prepared and have
All of a sudden I get the news that I am pregnant. It was a very difficult situation.Angela found out she was pregnant, and shortly after, she was let go from her job. Her options felt limited. Every place I went to the doors were closed to me. Angela heard about The Pregnancy Network from
