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 the statistics regarding substance abuse. We intend to create awareness for the challenges faced by pregnant girls and...
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 so many pregnancy books available online and in the library, many women are opting out of taking the class all together....
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 go on after your little bundle came into the world you can’t shake a new feeling that’s beginning to weigh you down....
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 time we start puberty straight through to menopause, our bodies are constantly in flux. Some may have clockwork periods...
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 and your decision may be based on health, circumstance or maybe just personal preference. The three main choices are...
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 community and that is never a term we women enjoy hearing towards ourselves especially in our thirties and forties! Doctors...
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 time we start puberty straight through to menopause, our bodies are constantly in flux. Some may have clockwork periods...
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 life-changing and emotional decisions they’ll face, pregnant adolescents need straightforward information and...
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 to share a variety of experience and opinions about what “worked for them”. For new mothers-to-be, it can be a little...
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 physical and emotional changes you may or may not have been expecting. In this article we will discuss some of the physical...
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 exercising today and make your pregnancy all the easier: You're likely to gain less weight. During pregnancy, a woman of...