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Help with Self Esteem Part 5 of 5 – Grow Your Knowledge, and Self-Expression
Expressing yourself with confidence and finding the right words for any situation can help you to get along in the world, and get ahead. If you’re...
The Devastating Effects of Drug Abuse on Young Mothers & Their Children
Substance abuse is a very large topic, but it’s an important subject to discuss as it relates to young pregnant women, especially when you consider...
Mouth-watering meals from simple & healthy ingredients
In the March Blog Eating Healthy and Keeping Costs Down, we identified the raw ingredients that are healthy, tasty, and affordable. Now, we have...
Eating healthy and keeping costs down
You want your family to eat well, but you have a tight budget. What are the best foods to give your family the nutrition it needs and keep your...
New Skills for Handling Childhood Distress
So much of what we learn from our parents or caregivers is passed down to future generations. It’s not uncommon to react to your child based on how...
Mental health in times of turmoil
Uncertainty has grown for many families, and we are in the most trying times - financially, socially, and mentally. Help is still available, and...
Help with Self-Esteem – Part 4 of 5: Your Hair
In American culture, we are obsessed with hair. A Broadway Musical in the 1970’s was written about it with lyrics that describe a wide range of...
Help with Self Esteem – Part 3 of 5: A New Journey
In the first two articles about self-esteem and self-worth, we covered a lot of territory on the journey to self-love and acceptance. Self-esteem is...
Help with Self Esteem – Part 2 of 5: You Are Unique
Understanding your Uniqueness Self-esteem is a complex issue. It’s a result of our early childhood experiences, the choices we make as we grow...
Anxiety and its cry for attention
Anxiety is like a giant, hungry baby, crying for attention. It can be loud, hard to ignore, and evokes strong feelings and emotions that can...
Practical tips and brave new steps to entering the workforce
Being a mom is awesome and with the right job, you can create financial independence for you and your child. In this article: Working as a single...
Working as a single Mom, where do I begin?
The idea of working as a single mom raises more questions than answers. But take heart, community resources abound and there is more help around...
Help! I only ever talk to my toddler!
Are you drowning in talks about fire trucks and cheerios? Have you forgotten what a normal adult conversation feels like? You are not alone. Just...
Getting Through the Hurdles of Teething
Chew on this! Teething is rough. Plain and simple. Every new parent has or will experience the struggle that is teething. When and how baby teeth...
Recognizing the Signs of Abuse and Getting Help
If you have asked yourself “How do I know if I am abused? This doesn’t feel right to me. Am I crazy?” you are not alone. Domestic violence and abuse...
Sexual Abuse – From Classrooms to Countries
I believe for all of us reaching out, it is important to understand where people are coming from. Some of that will make us uncomfortable, we will...
Breastfeeding VS. Bottle Feeding
As soon as you learn you’re pregnant, you may begin to wonder about the best option for feeding your baby. There are many options for you to choose...
Pregnancy Myths & Facts That May Surprise You
Pregnancy is a unique experience for every woman. But, it’s so common in our everyday lives that strangers in public places will make conversation...
Pregnancy Classes. Are they important to attend?
Back in the day, childbirth classes were almost mandatory. They were just a part of the process. Nowadays, with the vast space of the internet and...
Pregnancy After 40
Pregnancy after the age of 40 can be a tough and sometimes touchy subject. Any pregnancy after age 35 is considered “geriatric” in the medical...
Working during pregnancy
So many women have to work right up until they give birth while others may only have to work a small portion of their pregnancy. Wherever you fit...
Questions to ask your doctor
If this is your first time pregnancy, your first doctor’s visit can seem a little overwhelming. You’ve learned the basics about pregnancy but what...
Common worries and fears for parents
Part of becoming a new parent can be blissful and full of joy but it also comes with a laundry list of 1,001 things that can make parenting a...
Healthy Eating and Pregnancy
1...2...3… You’re pregnant! Whether this was perfectly planned or an unexpected pregnancy this can be a happy time! There’s a little bundle of joy...
First Aid for Babies and Children
In every first aid situation, there is a general list of things you should know and be prepared for in case of an emergency. First aid can be...
Car Seat Safety for Toddlers and Infants
The number of people with a driver’s license in the United States grew from around 167 million in 1990 to approximately 222 million in 2016....
Look Outside For Your Gym and Calm Your Mind, Body and Spirit
Life can feel pretty hectic and stressful keeping up with money issues, dealing with challenging work situations, or facing difficult family...
Your Body After Baby
During pregnancy your body went through a lot of changes to keep baby safe and healthy. Now that your baby is here, you will start to notice...
Postpartum, your brain and the “baby blues”
Phew! You did it! You actually gave birth to another human being! This should be one of the happiest times of your life. But as the days and weeks...
Early signs of pregnancy
Noticed any weight change? Aversion to smells? Hungry enough to eat a cow? You might be pregnant…. A woman's body is constantly changing. From the...
10 Reasons to Exercise While Pregnant
Getting moving at the beginning of your pregnancy will be a huge benefit to you and your baby from day one. Here’s a quick list of reasons to start...
Early signs of pregnancy
Noticed any weight change? Aversion to smells? Hungry enough to eat a cow? You might be pregnant… A woman's body is constantly changing. From the...
No matter what they say, it’s my choice
Seventeen years ago I walked into a Birthright Center with my 10 month old son on my hip and asked the kind older lady at the desk if they did free...
Teenage pregnancy
Each year, more than a half-million U.S. girls in their teens find themselves with an unplanned teenage pregnancy. To help them through the...
What really happens at a pregnancy center?
If you are not sure you are pregnant or know you have an unplanned pregnancy, your emotions may be all over the place. Your mind is probably racing...
There are always options
An 18-year-old came in and tested positive. Her boyfriend was gone and she didn’t feel she could provide for herself and baby. She thought that...
Living through the challenges
A college student came in for a pregnancy test. She said her boyfriend didn’t come with her because he was out of town. When the result was...
A personal connection at Birthright
Recently, a young lady came in to our local Birthright. She was in her twenties and came for pregnancy testing. As she connected with our volunteer,...
Our client stories
Clients come to talk about life plans and all options regarding their unplanned pregnancies. Women who have chosen life come to discuss resources:...
Who can she talk to? Pregnancy support
Who can she talk to? Who will be calm and supportive? Who has sound advice? Who will be confidential? Birthright volunteers are the answer for...
Birthright is here
Birthright is here ...for every woman who comes to us for help. Whether she needs a pregnancy test or friendship and support lasting through the...
Making the difficult decision
With tears in her eyes, a nineteen year old woman and her boyfriend visited Birthright. Already a mother of a two year old and very poor...
Doing the right thing
When a woman comes to Birthright, she wants to do the right thing. It is devastating to know that many are told the right thing to do is to abort an...
Reflection and Hope
Our society too often supports decisions made for instant gratification with little regard for long term effects on ourselves or others. At...
Another baby? Just what she needed
A young lady, late into her pregnancy, came into Birthright. She seemed agitated and a bit fearful. After visiting with her, she shared that this...
The Spirit is Present
At Birthright, it's often said, "We don't talk to the girls about God, we talk to God about the girls!" What does this mean to us? We often pray...
Why Do We Volunteer?
A recent poll was taken of the Birthright volunteers to find out why they devote their time to Birthright. Various answers were given, but the...
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