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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
On Becoming a Mother
I remember the day I found out I was expecting a baby; I experienced an absolute flood of emotions. The news brought me to tears, happy tears, but...
Four Effective Ways to Know If You Have a Healthy Relationship
When it comes to your relationship with your partner, how confidently can you say that it is the kind of relationship you want? Is it healthy?...
Three Reasons You Should Consider Marriage
Three Reasons You Should Consider Marriage Is marriage something you’ve thought about in your current relationship? In our culture where...
Signs You Need an STI Test
Do you need an STI test? In a committed relationship where you and your partner have been tested and remained monogamous you might have little concern to get tested. But if you have been with several partners recently or are currently with a new partner, it’s important to know that this is a sign you need to get tested.
A Young Man’s Fatherhood
What does a young man's fatherhood look like? Is it as scary as your family and friends have made it out to be? Or is there something unique,...
Stretch Marks and Pregnancy
90% of women will get stretch marks. Though it’s common, you might still want to figure out how to prevent them. Find out how you can make sure to prevent new or developing stretch marks by reading our latest blog.
Eight Ways to Eat Healthy While Pregnant
It’s important for you and your baby that you consume healthy foods during pregnancy, but why and where should you begin? Find out here.
What Is the Best Adoption Plan for Me?
What Adoption Plan is Best for Me? Not sure which adoption plan is best for you? Afraid of where your child will go and who the parents will be?...
Five Ways to Prepare for Single Parenting
Afraid to single parent? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are roughly 13.6 million single parents alone. Your job as a single mom is not...
5 Ways to Manage Your Mood Swings during Pregnancy
So you’ve been experiencing some mood swings. If you're having some mood swings, welcome to the club-it's completely normal, and especially occurs...
After the Baby is Born, how soon Can I Have Sex?
After the baby is born, how soon can I have sex? This is a question that every couple faces after having a newborn. Pregnancy and delivery cause a...
Grieving Your Miscarriage
Have you had a miscarriage? Pregnancy loss is never easy. If you’ve had a miscarriage, we want to help you. Grieving is an important part of...
9 Positive Ways to Get Ready to Be a Dad
“Unexpected” Now there’s a loaded, and potentially scary word! Sometimes, it might represent something good, like an unexpected raise or a visit...
How Soon Can I Have Sex after a Miscarriage?
How Soon Can I Have Sex after a Miscarriage? What is a miscarriage? “The loss of a pregnancy during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy (the first...
Am I a Victim of Sexual Assault?
If you've been sexually assaulted know it is not your fault. According to Rain.org, sexual assault “refers to sexual contact or behavior that occurs...
5 Ways Dad Can Help During the Covid-19 Crisis
I just wanted to take some time to talk to all the dads (and dads-to-be) out there. There’s no doubt that this is a stressful time for all of us,...
Safely Surrendered
Safe Surrender In a moment of crisis, a woman who is soon to give birth can panic and make a desperate but deadly choice—to abandon her newborn...
What can I see in a first trimester ultrasound?
What can I see in a first trimester ultrasound? A limited obstetric first trimester ultrasound is performed for three reasons: 1) to determine that...
“Where Sex Education Goes Wrong”
Where Sex Education Goes Wrong Pt. 1 In speaking as a motivational speaker for years, my opening question in the classroom was always, ...
Three Reasons to Get an Ultrasound
A first trimester ultrasound provides valuable information about your pregnancy that lab work and physical exams cannot provide. An ultrasound can...
What is Domestic Violence?
What is domestic violence? In a movie, it' s clear when a girl is in danger. The music is low and builds to increase your anxiety, the violence is...
Do Not Be Afraid
I admit it. I am not a fan of Halloween. I love October! I love fall weather, pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, candy corn (yes, I like candy corn),...
How Healthy Is My Relationship
Sometimes it’s hard to take an objective look at your relationship with your partner. We tend to compare our relationships - and our partners - with...
Starting Something New
New. New shoes are great, new ideas are exciting. However, a new path in live can seem overwhelming. Especially of the "new" was not what you...
Looking for a Champion
Football season is starting, baseball is winding down and basketball seems to run forever! In every sport, a champion seems to rise to the top. He...