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A Look Into the Womb
What does your womb look like during pregnancy? what is going on with baby in the first trimester? This is an ultrasound picture of a fetus who is 9 weeks and 4 days gestation. During this ultrasound, the pregnant mother observed the baby’s head and developing brain,...
3 Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy
Think you know all the body changes that will occur when you become pregnant? There’s a lot of talk about the benefits of these changes, as well as the cons, but we’re going to explain why they happen and how to make the best of each situation-no matter what the...
What You Should Know About Your First Trimester Pregnancy
Are you in your first trimester of pregnancy? Listen to this quote: “You don’t become a mother when you deliver; you are a mother right now.” How does this make you feel? In this blog we will cover briefly what you’ll learn when you come to your first Earn While You...
How Do I Know If My Partner Has Postpartum Depression?
How Do I Know If My Partner Has Postpartum Depression? PPD is not uncommon among new mothers and it’s important for you to understand and recognize the symptoms. In fact, you are probably the best person to pick up on this since you live with her and know her well...
5 Ways to Relieve Joint Pain during Pregnancy
Joint pain can be unbearable, and for a pregnant woman, it’s just another discomfort that might seem impossible to get rid of. However, there are many doctors that say otherwise. We put together 5 recommendations from different doctors and specialists that could help...
When Can I Go Out with My Friends Again?
When Can I Go Out with My Friends Again? Good question. This is something you need to discuss together. If you have family or close friends who can babysit (and are willing to), you may be able to go out with friends as soon as mom feels able to. I wouldn't recommend...
Know your Rights: Informed Consent
Part 1: Be Informed about Emotional Consequences of Abortion If you're considering abortion, welcome! This blog post is for you, and we at the BPC are here for you. Learning that you are pregnant is life changing, whether it's your first or sixth time being pregnant....
How Do I Get Sleep with a Newborn?
''How do I get sleep with a newborn? Sleepless nights are a common issue with newborns and when they start sleeping through the night can vary widely. The first rule has to be that the parents should fully expect this and have a plan established before the baby is...
Should I Get Prenatal Care?
Why is getting prenatal important anyways? Before I talk about why it’s important, let’s establish what it is. Prenatal care is the medical care a pregnant woman receives for herself and her baby during her pregnancy. Usually, prenatal care is provided by an...
Are Prenatal Vitamins Important?
Why are prenatal vitamins important? During pregnancy, a healthy diet is the best way to give your body and your developing baby the necessary nutrients. But sometimes during pregnancy, there may be some shortages of certain vitamins and nutrients in your diet. Taking...