My name is Erin and in early 2022 my husband and I were fortunate to quickly become pregnant with our first child. Our pregnancy was uneventful for 35 weeks: we were followed by midwives and were able to kayak, hike, trailrun and otherwise recreate outdoors however we wanted. While we were cautious to get excited in
My name is Amberly, and my husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in July of 2023. We met in my husband (Dale)’s hometown in Wisconsin doing youth ministry together. We were both in college at the time, but dated long distance- I was in school in Chattanooga, TN and Dale was finishing his
You may have heard of cysts before, but unless you have been diagnosed with one, you may not know what they are. In women, cysts are commonly found in the ovaries and are fluid-filled sacs that can vary in size. In this article, we are going to explore a question that often worries expecting mothers
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Welcoming a baby is an exciting time filled with change and, often, a long list of do’s and don’ts. Among the sea of information available to expectant parents, food safety is a recurring theme, leaving many mothers-to-be questioning what they can and cannot eat. One question that often pops up is: “Can pregnant women eat
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Going through a miscarriage is a difficult and heartbreaking time for so many families. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies end in a loss. When you have an early loss, you may not have anything tangible to represent your baby. This is where keepsakes, like a miscarriage bracelet, can be helpful.
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If you are struggling to conceive, you may soon realize just how many things have to go perfectly right in order for you to get that successful pregnancy. Progesterone is an important sex hormone that plays a vital role in preparing your body for pregnancy. If you have gone through fertility treatment, you have likely
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Pregnancy brings a lot of physical changes for many women. You are now growing another human! Due to this, the amount of fluids pregnant women need to consume increases substantially. If your fluid intake is not enough, or if you are dealing with severe nausea or morning sickness, it can lead to dehydration. A common
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In April of 2015, what seemed like a normal day ended with me going to the emergency room for stomach pains. While at the hospital I was given a pregnancy test and to my surprise it was positive. I didn’t plan on getting pregnant. I was shocked but extremely happy. This would be my first child.
Katelyn had a miscarriage followed by a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) due to a severe form of spina bifida. She had very limited time in which to make this decision after finding out the severity of her diagnosis. All of her options were a losing situation. She wants everyone to understand that this was
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Amanda is a life coach who experienced the neonatal loss of her daughter, Faith, at 26 days old. The loss of her daughter was due to complications from a congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). This story was close to me because I also lost my Jasmine to CDH. Amanda says faith is what got her through
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