The Pregnancy Network has served women in the Triad with compassionate, confidential care since 1985. It is our mission to see women move from undecided to equipped and empowered in their pregnancies. We do this by providing free medical services, education and resources, and an opportunity to find community through the Connect program. What does
“I’m a full-time student and work full-time, just busy all the time, and then I found out I was pregnant.” Shakira, a mom of 6, was shocked when she found out she was pregnant. “I took like 7 tests.” She was scared. Shakira already had a lot on her plate. She wasn’t married, and she
Catherine Riley is the lead author of Title IX and the Protection of Pregnant and Parenting College Students, is a former Part-Time Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University, and is the owner and consultant of Supportive Spaces Consulting, LLC. This month, she joined host Chloe Boyle on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss “Pregnancy
Unsure if you’re pregnant? You’re not alone. Early pregnancy can be confusing. It can be difficult to know if you’re experiencing early pregnancy symptoms or just PMS. We asked Anna, one of our staff registered nurses, to share common early pregnancy symptoms. Common Early Pregnancy Symptoms During pregnancy, levels of progesterone are elevated, estrogen levels
At The Pregnancy Network, our free services have empowered women across the Triad since 1985. We’ve made it our mission to come alongside women and see them go from undecided to empowered in their unplanned pregnancies. Our registered nurses, trained Peer Advocates, and wonderful staff join with generous partners to make compassionate, confidential care possible.
Christie Smith is the Interim President and CEO of Acclaim Federal Credit Union and faithful volunteer and Peer Advocate at The Pregnancy Network. This month, she joined host Chloe Boyle on Pregnancy Has Entered the Chat to discuss Building Healthy Financial Habits. Discover how to shift your mindset, create an accurate budget, access practical resources
Grace Johnson is a doula, lactation consultant, and faithful volunteer at The Pregnancy Network. Her empowering first birth experience inspired her to equip women to “have the birth they want”. She received free services and information that eased her struggle with breastfeeding. She wanted to share that same support with other women, and now serves
The 2023 Winston-Salem Walk for Life is this Saturday, September 16 at Two Cities Church in Winston-Salem and we cannot wait to see you there! Registration begins at 9 AM, and the Walk starts at 10 AM. If you’re new to the Walk for Life or if it’s been a while since you’ve been involved,
A positive pregnancy test can leave you with a whole range of emotions: anxiety, joy, fear, and confusion. Whether you were expecting it or not, pregnancy is a huge, life-changing event. It’s okay to feel however you’re feeling. Here are 3 simple next steps you can take to feel informed and confident. 3 Steps to
My mind raced back to the things I’m least proud of, and my heart filled with compassion for a woman I’ve never met. There she was—a woman, alone and ashamed, in the middle of the temple. Not brought there on her own accord, she was likely afraid and certainly at the mercy of the judgment
