“I was scared about what everybody was going to think.” Amera was shocked to find out she was pregnant. A senior in high school, she felt convinced that a pregnancy would bring all her college dreams to a screeching halt. “I just really thought the abortion was going to be the cure.” Amera began searching
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will give you valuable insight into the status of your pregnancy and help you make an informed decision. While you may feel pressure to make a decision about your next steps quickly, you owe it to yourself to gather as much information as possible before moving forward. If you
If you are considering taking the abortion pill (also called a medication abortion or RU-486), you owe it to yourself to be fully informed about the process. The abortion pill is typically taken to terminate a pregnancy prior to 10 weeks gestation. It consists of two separate medications: mifepristone, and misoprostol. The first pill, mifepristone,
Wondering how you can support a friend who is unexpectedly pregnant? No matter how much it may seem like she has it “together,” she likely needs your friendship now more than ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a voice of encouragement. So, what do you say? Where do you begin? Here are 5 simple
When Ashley and her husband moved to Greensboro with a surprise pregnancy, she came to The Pregnancy Network looking for support. At her appointment, she heard about Connect, a program that pairs interested clients at TPN with women from local churches. She couldn’t wait to get started. Ashley was connected with Madison, a mom of
The summer may be flying by, but there are still many weeks of soaring temperatures ahead of us. If you’re expecting a baby, the heat may feel even more uncomfortable as your body prepares to welcome a new little one into the world. We asked our team of registered nurses at The Pregnancy Network about
On Friday, June 24 the Supreme Court released a decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Our nation responded in an uproar, and dozens of theories and misconceptions immediately began to circulate on social media. At The Pregnancy Network, it has always been our aim to provide women with the information they need to make fully-informed
At The Pregnancy Network, we connect women with medical services and practical resources to help them face their unplanned pregnancies without fear. If you are pregnant and unsure of your next steps, we can help in a variety of ways. We offer free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment, educational classes, material resources,
If you’ve just received two pink lines on a home pregnancy test and are unsure of your next steps, you are not alone. An ultrasound will give you valuable insight into the status of your pregnancy and help you make an informed decision. The Pregnancy Network is one of the few places in the Triad
As a new mom considering breastfeeding, you may have seen pictures of breast pumps, numerous pumping accessories, and a freezer full of frozen milk as you scroll through social media pages on motherhood. The thought of pumping in addition to taking care of a new baby may seem overwhelming. I get a lot of questions
