There is a very special day coming up this month, and if you’re likely to forget, we suggest going ahead and marking your calendars… May 9th is Mother’s Day! This day isn’t just for a bouquet of flowers, an overpriced greeting card, and another bottle of body wash your mom doesn’t need (but still accepts with…
WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ULTRASOUNDS? Ultrasounds allow pregnant women to take a peek into what is happening in their body! Ultrasound technology used for pregnancy purposes uses sound waves to produce the images of the inside of a mother’s uterus. Within the first trimester, you can see heartbeat, and as pregnancy progresses, you can begin…
Below is an interview with a local doula: “A doula is someone who is professionally trained in childbirth, who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to help women have a positive birthing experience. It’s important to know that although doulas have a wealth of information and are knowledgeable in many aspects of labor, that they…
What are signs that I am in an unhealthy relationship? If your partner exhibits any of the following traits, this could be an indicator that your situation is not healthy. Controlling or manipulative Constantly tearing you down instead of building you up Unfaithfulness Secretiveness Openly disrespects others, especially those that are close to them, like…
When you experience an unplanned pregnancy, you might experience shock or confusion. Your mind might be racing, and it could be easy to choose a pregnancy option out of haste. It is important to be informed about all of your options since every option has the potential to greatly impact your life, whether immediately or…
A Women’s Pregnancy Center definitely has their fair share of crafty women that love Pinterest and DIY projects! These activities can also be super fun and memorable in your baby’s first year of life! In this blog post, we have several fun and easy ideas for new moms to use while their baby is growing. Some…
Many soon-to-be moms think that pregnancy is “business as usual”, and they continue with their morning coffee, and perhaps a sandwich around lunch time. But did you know that caffeine, and even foods like deli meat, can cause complications in your pregnancy? In today’s post, we will be discussing the risks of certain food and beverage choices, but also alternatives in order to satisfy those cravings that you would not otherwise be able to indulge in for the next nine months!
Pregnancy is such a magical experience, but what isn’t a magical experience is morning sickness. Some women deal with it briefly and others deal with morning sickness the entire time. Then there’s the rumored cluster of women that never deal with morning sickness (insert eye roll here). All jokes aside, there are many rumored tips…
During pregnancy, one of the fun ways to keep track of your growing baby is comparing their size to fruits and vegetables! For this blog post, we wanted to discuss the progression of your baby’s growth in terms that everyone can understand with ease, not just medical professionals. The Beginning of Life The First Trimester (Weeks 0…
COVID-19 has left many in a state of confusion and worry. When dealing with a pregnancy in the middle of this pandemic, a lot of questions can arise. A mother’s first concern becomes the health of her pregnancy or newborn. While we wish to provide answers to all of your questions, it’s unfortunately too soon…
