Pregnancy

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 […]

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

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

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

When Pain is More Than Just a Monthly Visitor I never knew when it would hit me. This time I was standing in front of my class of 28 third graders teaching a reading lesson. The pain was excruciating – like someone taking a knife and twisting it into my side. Quickly I turned away

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.

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.

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.

If you’re in the middle of making a pregnancy decision, you may find you’re dreading the holidays and family interactions. We are here to encourage you as you prepare for family gatherings.