Journey Women's Center | Enid, OK
Journey Women’s Center chooses to be on the woman’s side. We are identified as Pro-Life, but that does not conclude that we are No-Choice. We hold that a person cannot truly be Pro-Choice if all options are not available to choose from.
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Abortion felt like the only possible option. It seemed quick, final, and like the only way to escape what felt like an overwhelming crisis. What I didn’t realize was that there were other paths. I wasn’t trapped. I wasn’t alone. At the time, I truly believed I had no other choice.
What I Wish I Knew Before I Had an Abortion: There Are More Options Than You Think Read More »
Whether we’re trying to get pregnant or not, we tend to want to know yesterday whether we’re actually pregnant or not. We live in a right-now world. With our phones, tablets, and other devices, almost everything we need or want is available at our fingertips almost instantly. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that easy for us
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Surviving pregnancy when life gets busy can be tough. When you’re pregnant, not only are you managing every day life, you’re also managing the extra care YOU need while growing a baby inside you. Your wellness could easily be overlooked when you’re caught up in the everyday chaos life can bring, especially certain times of
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Pregnancy and infant loss. It’s a strange phrase to hear, much less try to explain. Pregnancy is generally thought of as a time of joy and the promise of new life. Unfortunately for some, the journey to parenthood is tainted with heartbreak as they experience the pain of pregnancy loss or the death of an
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I consider myself to be a very organized, prepared person, so before my twins were born I thought I had covered everything. Go-bag. Check. Nursery. Check. Meals prepped. Check. One thing I had not prepared for: my own recovery after the girls arrived. Bringing a new life (or two) into the world is a beautiful
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Even as a little girl, I knew without a doubt that I wanted two things in life: to be a teacher and a mother. Becoming a teacher ended up being the easy part. From the day we got married, I wanted to talk about a timeline for trying to get pregnant.
Breaking the Silence: My Experience with Infertility Read More »
Is vaping safer during pregnancy than traditional cigarettes? The truth of the matter is, no. There isn’t any evidence that conclusively shows what the actual risks are related to electronic cigarettes. But studies have shown that traditional cigarettes and nicotine are not good during pregnancy and can be detrimental to you and your baby.
Vaping: Safe Alternative for Smoking During Pregnancy? Read More »
No matter how hard I tried, the listless, melancholy feelings were difficult to shake. I was thrilled to have my baby growing inside, but my world turned gray and murky. Nothing seemed fun.
My Story of Prenatal Depression: What It’s Really Like Read More »
If you are walking through an unplanned pregnancy, you might be feeling overwhelmed or scared. Maybe your mind is racing with thoughts like, “I’m not in a place to parent. I can’t provide for a baby right now. I can’t be a single mom.” You may still be in the process of deciding what to do and you feel unsure of the way forward.
No one plans to parent alone.