We can hardly believe that 2024 is almost over! We’ve gathered our top 10 most-read articles here for easy access. If you missed any of these throughout the year, we hope you’ll take time to read them now.
The staff and volunteers at The Pregnancy Network wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
1. 5 Simple Ways to Care for a Friend Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy
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. Read this post for five simple ways to care for a friend facing an unplanned pregnancy.
2. 5 maneras de cuidar de una amiga que ha perdido a su bebé
1 en 4 mujeres se verá afectada durante el embarazo o en una pérdida infantil en la vida. La mujer con la que trabajas, la mujer que te has topado en el supermercado, la mujer de la iglesia- todo este dolor pesa mucho y muchas caminan con este dolor solas. Aquí hay cinco maneras para las mujeres que han tenido una pérdida
5 Ways to Care for a Friend Experiencing Pregnancy Loss
1 in 4 women will be affected by pregnancy or infant loss in their lifetime. The women you work with, the women you encounter at the grocery store, the women in your church pews – this pain weaves a quarter of them together, yet so many walk through it alone. Read to learn five ways to care for the woman in your life experiencing loss.
3. 8 Reasons You May Need a Breast Pump During Your Breastfeeding Journey
Women have successfully breastfed their infants for thousands of years before the pump was invented. However, the pump is a useful tool for modern mothers and a necessity for infant and maternal health in some scenarios. Here are the top eight reasons why you may need a breast pump during your breastfeeding journey.
4. Is Abortion Empowering?
Empowerment is a good thing. Women and men should be able to make choices about their lives with confidence. Is it truly empowering, however, to make yourself feel stronger and more confident by ending the life of another human being?
5. Descubriendo los beneficios de las vitaminas prenatales para ti y para tu bebé
Nosotros le hemos preguntado a una de nuestras enfermeras registradas que nos describa la importancia de las vitaminas prenatales.
Nosotros creemos tanto en la importancia de las vitaminas prenatales, que ofrecemos un frasco de 30 pastillas para un mes y empieces a tomartelas, y las ofrecemos para cada mujer a las que servimos. Sigue leyendo para aprender más acerca del porqué hay que tomarlas.
Unlocking the Benefits of Prenatal Vitamins for You and Your Baby
In this post, we asked our staff registered nurses to describe the importance of prenatal vitamins. We believe in the importance of prenatal vitamins so much that we offer a one-month supply to each of the women we serve who need them. Keep reading to learn more about why prenatal vitamins are a must-have.
6. Pregnant and Not Sure What to Do? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Decide
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you’re not alone. Almost 5% of women of childbearing age experience unintended pregnancies each year. If you’re exploring all your options for your pregnancy, we’d love to help you make a fully informed choice. This post gives you three questions to ask yourself before you decide.
7. Parks in the Triad to Visit This Spring
If you’re looking for some parks to check out in the Triad, you’re in the right place. Save this post for future warm months! Keep reading to hear about some of our favorites.
5 parques en el Triad que puedes visitar en la primavera
Si estás buscando por algunos parques en el Triad, estás en el lugar adecuado. Sigue leyendo para conocer más acerca de nuestros favoritos.
8. Ways to Boost Your Mental Health
Mental health typically refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Your mental health affects how you feel, the types of decisions you make, and how you respond to the inevitable stresses of life. Read more for seven practical steps on improving your mental health.
9. The Her Story Project: Kari’s Story
The Her Story Project offers a place of inclusion and solidarity among women who have walked through an unplanned pregnancy. It’s easy to feel isolated during tough times. The Her Story Project is one avenue to remind women that they are not alone.
Kari came to The Pregnancy Network unsure about her future and her next steps, but found, “Hope for me, for the future, for my son, for myself and for my daughter.” Read Kari’s story here.
The Her Story Project: La historia Proyecto de Kari
El Proyecto Her Story (Su Historia) ofrece un lugar de inclusión y de solidaridad en las mujeres que caminan en un embarazo no planeado. A veces nosotros atravesamos tiempos muy difíciles en nuestras vidas, y es fácil sentirse solo. La historia proyecto de Kari es una historia para recordar a las mujeres que no se encuentran solas.
Kari llegó al Pregnancy Network muy insegura de su futuro y de los pasos que iba a seguir, pero lo que encontró fue: “Esperanza para mí, para mi futuro, para mi hijo y para mi hija.”
10. How Far Along Am I? A Quick Breakdown of How To Date A Pregnancy
“How can I be so far along when I only had sex a few weeks ago?”
This is a question our staff nurses hear frequently at The Pregnancy Network. The simple answer? There are two ways of dating a pregnancy. Keep reading to learn about them
Adrienne Bergmeier
Adrienne is the Communications Coordinator at The Pregnancy Network.
Spanish translations by Irene Moreno.