It does not matter if you are a seasoned mama or a first-time mom. Having family, friends or some kind of support system is so important after bringing baby home. Sometimes it may feel like you are all alone. Let's take a look at what you can do to create great connections for both you and your baby.
While teenage pregnancy and foster care are two separate entities, with issues all of their own, pregnancy crisis centers and community members that support these centers need to be equipped to deal with these issues simultaneously.
Reading together with your child offers many beneficial boosts during their ever-evolving development. In fact, you can begin helping your baby learn even while she’s in the womb.
Who really wants to talk about them? We do. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) previously called Sexually Transmitted Diseases are something that should be talked about and should be discussed. If you are sexually active you are at risk of developing an STI. STIs are a serious issue but can be especially dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. It is important to understand what they are and why you should be tested if there is a chance that you may have been infected; pregnant or not.
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While Shaken Baby Syndrome is a topic that most people would rather not discuss, there is power in knowledge. If we can understand why 1,000 to 3,000 babies in the United States are victims of Shaken Baby Syndrome each year, perhaps it will help lower the risk of this tragic abuse.
Morning sickness is one of the less desirable things that comes along with being newly pregnant. It is estimated that nearly 50-80% of all pregnant women suffer with some amount of morning sickness; presenting itself as a very common part of pregnancy. We want to take some time and explore what is normal, when it happens and what can help to combat it.
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