How to Handle the Holidays with an Unplanned Pregnancy
If you’re in the middle of making a pregnancy decision, you may find you’re dreading the holidays and family interactions. We are here to encourage you as you prepare for family gatherings.
If you’re in the middle of making a pregnancy decision, you may find you’re dreading the holidays and family interactions. We are here to encourage you as you prepare for family gatherings.
While the news and social media are constantly bombarding us with statistics and worse-case scenarios, we at Journey House want to provide education about COVID-19 and how it may or may not affect pregnancy. We hope to put your mind at ease, and help you make wise decisions for you and your baby.
Congratulations! You’re having a baby! What began with excitement may now be creating stress as you choose which option is best. Here are a few questions to consider in deciding between an OBGYN and Midwife.
This reality usually provides an excuse to double up on portion size or indulge in all those pregnancy cravings, and can be especially tempting after surviving morning sickness and struggling with food aversion.
If you’ve had unprotected sex or a contraception “fail”, you might be wondering whether you could be pregnant. It’s important to understand the facts about ovulation and fertilization, as well as be informed about emergency contraception, or the “Plan B” pill.
There are five misconceptions that people have about avoiding pregnancy. From different forms of birth control, techniques, learn why these misconceptions are not 100% reliable.
I was 15. I was in denial, but now almost two months had passed and I had to know for sure. I parked the car far off and walked the rest of the way to Planned Parenthood. I was so nervous someone would recognize me! No one knew my secret.
Have you heard about WIC? WIC stands for “Women, Infants, and Children” and is a federally funded program that provides nutrition education and nutritious foods to supplement the diets of pregnant women and young children.
You just found out you’re pregnant but you don’t have health insurance. Now what? Thankfully, each state has its own a health coverage program that helps pay for some or all medical bills.
You might have heard someone mention a Pregnancy Resource Center or recently seen one in your community, but you’re not sure what they’re all about. Simply put, Pregnancy Resource Centers are non-profit organizations that offer free pregnancy services to the community. They also offer resources, such as educational materials, supplies, and information about what services are available in the community.