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I Drank Before I Found Out I Was Pregnant!

I Drank Before I Found Out I Was Pregnant!

"I went out partying with my friends last weekend and drank a lot. Then today, my pregnancy test turned up positive! Since I drank before I found out I was pregnant, I'm freaked out! Could I have hurt my baby?"   Having a couple of drinks before you knew you were...

Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?

Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?

"I'm 15 and have been dating my boyfriend for a few months. We found out last week that I'm pregnant! He plans to start working full-time at his job so that we can afford to raise our baby. But I don't know if I'm ready to be a mom yet. When I told my parents I'm...

How to Deal With Pregnancy Heartburn

How to Deal With Pregnancy Heartburn

One of the most common pregnancy side effects (besides morning sickness!) is heartburn. You may have never before experienced the discomfort of heartburn — but now that you're pregnant, it's a common, uncomfortable occurrence. Why is that? Many women who don't...

How to Recover After Giving Birth

How to Recover After Giving Birth

Giving birth is one of the most remarkable things your body will ever do. No matter whether you had a cesarean birth (C-section) or vaginal delivery, your body has been through trauma just the same. As a result, it is going to need some time to recover after giving...

How Could Adoption Benefit My Baby?

How Could Adoption Benefit My Baby?

It's safe to say that every parent wants what is best for their child. For some, adoption is the most caring choice they could make. Placing a child for adoption is not selfish or a decision that is made casually. Birth parents decide on adoption because they want the...

How to Soothe Leg Cramps During Pregnancy

How to Soothe Leg Cramps During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is full of weird aches and pains, from morning sickness and nausea to fatigue and bloating. Unfortunately, leg cramps (otherwise known as Charley horses) are no exception.   Leg cramps can come out of nowhere, or even wake you up in the middle of the...

Am I Pregnant?! Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

Am I Pregnant?! Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

If you've missed a period, you might be wondering, "Am I pregnant?!" The only way to know for sure is by taking a pregnancy test. The early signs of pregnancy tend to show up around the time you've missed a period. For some women, pregnancy symptoms show up a week or...

How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes

How to Save Money on Maternity Clothes

When you first found you're pregnant, you probably had about a million thoughts going through your mind. One such thought might be, "What am I going to wear for the next nine months?" Preparing for a baby can sometimes mean creating the longest shopping list of your...

Your Pregnancy Timeline: Fetal Development Week-by-Week

Your Pregnancy Timeline: Fetal Development Week-by-Week

You have just found out you are pregnant, and now you wonder what is going on with this baby inside. How fast is she growing? What does she look like? What does she feel? The answers to all of these questions may be surprising. So let's take a look at the week-by-week...

4 Tips for a More Stress-Free Pregnancy

4 Tips for a More Stress-Free Pregnancy

The journey of pregnancy is one of life’s most incredible gifts but can also be stressful and overwhelming. Preparing for the unknown during the first nine months can seem a bit daunting, especially if you are new parents. Finding ways to alleviate the stress of...